GRILLED JAPANESE WAGYU YAKINIKU

The fattiness of Wagyu gets a lot of depth from left-field flavors like ginger and sesame.

Prep Time 30 MINUTES
Difficulty BEGINNER
Good For 4 PEOPLE
Ingredients
1 1 KG - JAPANESE WAGYU CHUCK ROLL YAKINIKU, A4
2 1 CUP - LIGHT SOY SAUCE/KIKKOMAN
3 1/4 - CUP HONEY
4 1 TBSP - GINGER (GRATED)
5 1 TSP - GARLIC (GRATED)
6 1/4 CUP - MIRIN
7 1/2 TSP - SESAME OIL
8 1/4 TSP - CHILI FLAKES
9 1 TBSP - SESAME SEEDS (TOASTED)
10 2 TBSP - SCALLIONS (CHOPPED)
Steps
1 In a bowl, combine all ingredients except toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
2 Whisk your marinade until all ingredients are well combined, marinate your yakiniku for at least 10 minutes.
3 Preheat your grill pan to medium high heat for about 5 minutes.
4 Sear all sides of the yakiniku for about 1 minute per side, or until grill marks are achieved.
5 Let the yakiniku rest for 5 minutes then transfer to a dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Tips
1 Remember to thaw your Japanese Wagyu Beef out completely in the refrigerator before cooking.
2 Authentic Japanese Wagyu Beef need not be seasoned prior to cooking and no addition of oil or fat is necessary as the natural fat will render upon cooking.