Wagyu Beef Teriyaki Skewers

Wagyu Beef Teriyaki Skewers

Tender Wagyu beef strips marinated in teriyaki and grilled with scallions.
Yield: 4 servings | Prep: 1 hour 15 minutes | Cook: 4 minutes | Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients: 120 ml mirin; 60 ml soy sauce; 120 ml beef broth; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp minced garlic; 340 g Wagyu NY strip steak; 8 green onions, trimmed; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; shichimi togarashi.

Method:

1. Combine mirin, soy, broth, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer briefly. Cool.

2. Slice beef into 5 mm strips and marinate 1 hour in cooled sauce, stirring occasionally.

3. Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour. Cut green onions into thirds.

4. Preheat grill on high until smoking, then lower to medium.

5. Thread beef and onions alternately onto skewers.

6. Grill two minutes per side until browned but still pink in centre.

7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and togarashi, serve hot.

Optional variations:

1. Use sirloin if Wagyu is unavailable.

2. Add mushrooms to skewers for variety.

3. Replace beef broth with dashi for a lighter Japanese flavour.