"sf" wrote
> "cshenk" wrote:

>>> Andy's chicken recipe got me looking in that part of my recipe file.
>>> I have a Yakitori recipe that I've never tried although it sounds dead
>>> easy. Can you tell me what seven-spice mixture is? Is it absolutely
>>> necessary? Do you have a better recipe for yakitori?
>>
>>This is just a variation on '5 spice'. My actual 5 spice jar has 6 in
>>there.
>>
> Great! I was wondering if five spice could be substituted.

Sure can! My current bottle of '5 spice' has Cinnimon, Anise, Fennel,
Ginger, Clove, Licorice root.

The other commonly added ones for 7 spice a Mace, Nutmeg, Curry blends,
and sometimes you see wasabi powder (or simple horseradish powder).

>>on the recipe below, no need to soak the skewers that long.
>
> Yeah, 30 minutes is more than long enough.

Definately.
>
>>I would add a pinch of dried wasabi powder to this yakitori sauce as it's
>>a
>>bit bland as presented.
>>
> OK, will do!
>
> thanks!
>

This is more like how it's really made in Asia. You may find the amount of
Mirin and Sake to be a bit heavy for the American palate? If so, next time
replace some of the sake, with a spiced vinegar. About 1 TB.

Let me know what you think of it, and i can tell you how to adapt it for
your tastes based on your findings ;-)



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>>>
>>> TIA
>>> ```````
>>>
>>> Yakitori (Skewered Chicken)
>>>
>>> 3 pounds boneless chicken breast -- cut in 1 inch pieces
>>>
>>> Yakitori sauce (see recipe below)
>>> Ground pepper -- to taste
>>> Seven-spice mixture -- to taste
>>> Bamboo skewers -- soaked in water for 1 hour prior to use
>>>
>>> Yakitori Sauce (makes 2 cups)
>>> 6 T. sake
>>> 3/4 cup dark soy sauce
>>> 3 T. mirin wine
>>> 2 T. sugar
>>>
>>> Marinate the chicken pieces in the yakitori sauce for 2 hours. Thread
>>> the chicken, peppers and leeks onto the bamboo skewers. Season with
>>> pepper and seven-spice mixture. Place the skewers on a well oiled
>>> grill for 4 minutes, turn and grill for a further 4 minutes. Serve on
>>> steamed rice with Yakitori sauce
>>>
>>> For the Sauce: Combine ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil
>>> to burn off alcohol.
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