Wagyu Yakiniku Ingredients
- 3 parts soy sauce
- 1 part mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
- 1 part sake
- 1 part sugar
- 1/2 part ground garlic
- 1/3 part ground ginger
- 1/3 part sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Meat You'll Need
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
- Dissolve sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Baste Wagyu beef strips with the sauce while grilling or frying, or use as a dipping sauce for cooked Wagyu.
- Serve with grilled mushrooms or white onions on the side.
Cooking Tips
Grilling is the best way to enjoy Wagyu yakiniku. Get it right and savor delicious beef with these helpful tips.
- Let your grilling surface reach a piping-hot temperature before cooking your meat. The beef may stick to the metal if your surface isn’t hot enough.
- Maintain your grill’s temperature by cooking each piece of meat one by one. And if you’re grilling multiple pieces of beef, keep track of each piece or you’ll end up with over-cooked meat.
- Thinner and more marbled beef is best for grilling. Cooking these cuts takes only three to five seconds, as you only want to render the fat for that juicy flavor.
