Name: Japanese Beef Skewers (Yakitori) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch piece of ginger, grated; 4-6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Japanese Beef Skewers (Yakitori) Recipe

Deborah Hoag Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Japanese Beef Skewers (Yakitori)

Juicy beef skewers with a sweet and savory sauce, grilled to perfection for a delicious and authentic Japanese dish.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
4-6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Thread beef onto skewers.
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Brush sauce onto beef skewers and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked to desired doneness.
Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories : 324kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 102mg
Sodium : 1999mg
Total Carbohydrates : 12g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 30g

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