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Slow-Braised Yakitori with Toasted Sesame

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Slow-Braised Yakitori with Toasted Sesame

Fresh off the grill, this Japanese yakitori with toasted sesame delivers a plate that tastes like it took twice the effort.

89Minutes
5Servings
AdvancedLevel
4.71,013 ratings

Method

  1. Pat the yakitori dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Sear in a hot pan with sesame oil until deeply browned on all sides, then set aside.

  3. Soften scallions and mirin in the same pot, scraping up the browned bits.

  4. Return everything to the pot, add liquid to barely cover, and braise low and slow until fork-tender.

  5. Reduce the sauce until glossy, adjust the seasoning, and finish with fresh herbs.