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Yakitori
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The food of Japanese izakayas. Every part of the chicken is used — skin, liver, heart, cartilage.
Japanese grilled chicken skewers — every part of the chicken threaded onto bamboo, grilled over charcoal and basted with tare sauce. The food of Japan's izakayas.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
410 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
600gchicken thighs, skin on, cut into cubes
4spring onions, cut into lengths
100mlsoy sauce
50mlmirin
50mlsake
2 tbspsugar
Method
1
Make tare: combine soy, mirin, sake and sugar. Simmer until slightly thick.
2
Thread chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with spring onion.
3
Grill over charcoal, basting with tare every 2 minutes, for 10-12 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Baste and turn frequently — the tare builds up in layers, creating the glossy, caramelised finish.
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