Saw a post last month about someone who couldn't find a hibatchi anywhere.
My mom mentioned a couple of weeks ago my dad had been looking for one and
couldn't find any. As a surprise I did a search and he'll get his hibatchi
on Tuesday. Ace Hardware has them. Dad is almost 81 and has no desire to
have a big honkin' grill. But with storm season approaching (they live on
an island off South Carolina) if the power goes off he'd like to be able to
open the garage door and cook. So he'll get his wish in a few days. Maybe
he'll even make sateh, which I remember him cooking on a hibachi in Bangkok


Beef, Chicken or Pork Sateh (or Satay if you prefer)

2 lbs. meat (tender beef, boneless chicken or pork steak)
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. coconut milk
12 inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Slice the meat thinly and rub the sugar and spices into the meat. (It's
easier to slice if partially frozen.) Let stand at least 30 minutes.
Thread three or four pieces of meat onto the skewers. Brush with coconut
milk. Grill over low coals for a couple of minutes on each side. Serves 8.

Jill