Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍖 Beef (shoulder, loin, or short ribs) – 500g | 🍗 Chicken (for yakitori) – 400g |
| 🥓 Pork belly – 300g | 🐟 Fish (salmon or sea bream) – 300g |
| 🥬 Vegetables (bell peppers, onions, zucchinis) – 250g | 🍚 Sushi rice – 250g |
| 🧂 Soy sauce (for marinade) – 50ml | 🌶️ Mirin – 30ml |
| 🍯 Honey (for the marinade) – 1 tablespoon | 🌱 Ginger (fresh, grated) – 1 teaspoon |
| 🧄 Garlic clove (grated) – 1 | 🔥 Binchotan charcoal – as needed |
Utensils
| 🍖 Japanese grill (Hibachi or Konro) | 🔪 Sharp knife |
| 🔥 Binchotan charcoal | 🍢 Bamboo skewers |
| 🥢 Chopsticks | 🧂 Tray for marinade |
| 🍽️ Serving plate | 🌡️ Cooking thermometer |
| 🧽 Sponge or cleaning brush | 🥄 Sauce spoon |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 0 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
STEP 1: Select quality pieces of meat, such as loin or shoulder of beef for your grilling.
STEP 2: Cut the pieces into thin slices to ensure even and quick cooking on the grill.
STEP 3: Marinate the meat with soy sauce, sake, and mirin to add delicious flavors.
STEP 4: Prepare your Japanese grill by lighting the charcoal, such as binchotan, until you achieve optimal heat.
STEP 5: Arrange the slices of meat on the grill grate and cook until well browned.
STEP 6: Serve the grilled meat with sides such as marinated vegetables and rice for a complete meal.
Preparing a traditional Japanese barbecue at home is a rewarding experience that allows you to explore authentic flavors. By opting for cooking techniques like yakiniku, you will discover the delicacy of grilled meats. Using a Japanese tabletop grill, such as a konro or a kamado, will help create that friendly and warm atmosphere characteristic of meals in Japan.
To successfully achieve your Japanese grilling, remember to experiment with different types of charcoal, like binchotan, which provides consistent and intense heat. Chicken skewers, or yakitori, can also add a beloved touch and celebrate this culinary tradition.
With a little practice, you will transform your space into a true Japanese terrace, perfect for evenings with friends or family around delicious grilled dishes.
