Japanese Wagyu Beef Skewers

Japanese Wagyu Beef Skewers

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

  • 500gr Wagyu beef flank

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2/3 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sake

  • 1 small piece ginger, grated

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 6 bamboo skewers

Method

  • Combine sugar, soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, oil, and green onions in a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.

  • Slice beef flank steak into thin pieces.

  • Marinate sliced beef with prepared marinade for best results, marinate beef at least two hours though any longer will make it too salty.

  • Skewer several pieces of beef onto bamboo sticks. Discard marinade after meat has been skewered.

  • Grill beef on a BBQ over medium to high heat for about three minutes on each side