Yasai Kushiyaki (Grilled Vegetable Skewers)
Serves 4
Simple, light, beautiful, and delicious. These are perfect for munching on along with other items from our izakaya menu.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet japanese rice wine)
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger root
- 3 cups assorted vegetables
- Suggestions:
- Mushrooms (whole or cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Bell peppers (1-inch pieces)
- Green onions (1-inch pieces)
- Eggplant or squash (1/2-inch thick slices)
- Cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces baked tofu (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Directions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- In a small sauce pan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger. Simmer until slightly thick and glossy.
- Thread vegetables and tofu onto skewers. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat grill or cast iron pan over medium heat. Lay skewers on grill or in pan in a single layer. Brush with sauce and cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush with additional sauce on every turn. (The skewers can also be broiled in the oven.)
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 220
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1200.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.0 g
- Fiber: 2.0 g
- Added Sugars: 1.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 8.0 g