Prepare a traditional Japanese barbecue at home

Ingredients

Recipe for 4 people.

🍖 Beef (shoulder, loin, or short ribs) – 500g 🍗 Chicken (for yakitori) – 400g
🥓 Pork belly – 300g 🐟 Fish (salmon or dorade) – 300g
🥬 Vegetables (peppers, onions, zucchini) – 250g 🍚 Sushi rice – 250g
🧂 Soy sauce (for marinade) – 50ml 🌶️ Mirin – 30ml
🍯 Honey (for marinade) – 1 tablespoon 🌱 Ginger (fresh, grated) – 1 teaspoon
🧄 Garlic clove (grated) – 1 🔥 Binchotan charcoal – necessary amount

Utensils

🍖 Japanese grill (Hibachi or Konro) 🔪 Sharp knife
🔥 Binchotan charcoal 🍢 Bamboo skewers
🥢 Chopsticks 🧂 Marinade tray
🍽️ Serving plate 🌡️ Cooking thermometer
🧽 Sponge or brush for cleaning 🥄 Sauce spoon

Step-by-step Preparation

Total cooking time: 30 minutes

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Rest time: 0 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

STEP 1: Select quality cuts of meat, such as loin or shoulder 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 it reaches optimal heat.

STEP 5: Place the slices of meat on the grill and cook them until they are nicely browned.

STEP 6: Serve the grilled meat with side dishes like pickled 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 finesse of grilled meats. Using a Japanese tabletop grill, such as a konro or a kamado, will help create that friendly and warm atmosphere that characterizes meals in Japan.

To succeed in your Japanese grilling, don’t forget to experiment with different types of charcoal, like binchotan, which provides even and intense heat. Chicken skewers, or yakitori, can also add a appreciated touch and celebrate this culinary tradition.

With a little practice, you will transform your space into a true Japanese terrace, ideal for evenings with friends or family around good grilled dishes.

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