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Japanese Yakitori

AsianChickenIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.3 cup mirin (sweetened cooking sake)
  • 0.5 cup sake
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 12 oz boned, skinless chicken, cut into squares
  • 8 oz chicken livers, cut into squares
  • 4 piece dried Chinese black mushrooms, soaked and halved
  • 2 piece medium green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 piece medium leek, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1 piece lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the sauce: mix sugar, mirin, sake and soy sauce over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to one cup, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Soak bamboo skewers in cold water. Cut the chicken and livers into squares. Place livers in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

  3. 3

    Thread chicken, livers, mushroom halves, bell pepper, and leek onto skewers in alternating order.

  4. 4

    Place on hot grill and baste with the sauce. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning once. Do not overcook. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tags

asian