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. |