{"id":"recipe_9d4100eff4","slug":"yakiniku-japanese-bbq","title":"Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)","description":"A classic Japanese communal dining experience featuring thinly sliced marbled beef and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection and dipped in a savory, sweet sesame-based sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g thinly sliced beef short rib (karubi)","name":"Beef Short Ribs","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"short rib or karubi style","group":"Proteins","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g green cabbage","name":"Cabbage","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cut into squares","notes":"green","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large onion","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced into rounds","notes":"large","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"120ml soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"60ml mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"25g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"10g ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.35,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"15ml toasted sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"Dipping Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Let it cool to room temperature.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Prepare the vegetables by cutting the cabbage into large 2-inch squares and slicing the onion into 1/2-inch thick rounds.","group":"Preparation","title":"Prepare the vegetables","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Preheat your grill or griddle to high heat. Lightly oil the surface.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your grill or griddle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Grill the beef slices quickly, about 30-60 seconds per side, until charred and cooked through. Grill the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned.","group":"Cooking","title":"Grill the beef slices quickly, about 30-60 seconds per side","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve the grilled meat and vegetables immediately, dipping them into the prepared Yakiniku sauce before eating.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the grilled meat and vegetables immediately, dipping them","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use high-quality marbled beef like short rib (karubi). Grilling over charcoal is traditional, but a stovetop griddle or electric indoor grill works perfectly.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill or griddle","small saucepan","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","sesame"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Based on 1.1 lb of meat"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dipping sauce can be made up to 1 week in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat quickly in a pan or microwave, though grilled meat is best fresh."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_9d4100eff4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=83eb0fb0-e4fb-41f4-a570-63bac5d64a02","imageAlt":"Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["bbq","beef","japanese","grilled","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:22:44.062Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:22:44.062Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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