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Glazed Yakitori and Sesame
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Glazed Yakitori and Sesame

★★★★★ 4.9 (94 ratings)

Our Yakitori leans on soy sauce and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished and Sesame.

Prep
8 min
Cook
48 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb yakitori
  • 4 oz soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dashi
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 cup scallions
  • 3 cloves toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the yakitori generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the yakitori and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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