It's that time of year again and the grill is screaming my name! If you love grilling, the grill is screaming your name as well. What to do on the grill is another question entirely because I believe that there is a life after hot dogs, hamburgers and brats ... not that there is anything wrong with those tasty little morsels ... it's just that it can also be a time to get creative and that's what it's all about in my book. I would like to leave you with some fun things to do on the grill that can be done quickly, efficiently, economically and even effortlessly!
Grilled Yakatori
Yakatori Menu Ingredients: (Makes 4 – 6 Yakitori)
• Chicken thigh fillets (1kg), cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Spring onions/Leeks, cut into 2.5 cm lengths (can also be changed to other vegetables to your liking, eg: cherry tomato or paprika)
• Bamboo skewers
Yakitori sauce (makes 2 cups)
• 6 table spoons sake
• 3/4 cup dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 table spoons Morita Mirin Seasoning
• 2 table spoons sugar
• ½ table spoons of chicken stock (powder)
Menu Directions:
• Soak skewers in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine all Yakitori Sauce (refer above) ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Allow to cool completely.
• Thread chicken and onions onto skewers. Place onto a plate. Brush with sauce.
• Grill skewers over charcoal (recommended because it gives yakitori its unique scent and taste) while basting them with sauce, for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.
Can be served with rice.
