How to make it
5 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger
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.
Prepare the vegetables
Prepare the vegetables by cutting the cabbage into large 2-inch squares and slicing the onion into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Preheat your grill or griddle
Preheat your grill or griddle to high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
Grill the beef slices quickly, about 30-60 seconds per side
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.
Serve the grilled meat and vegetables immediately, dipping them
Serve the grilled meat and vegetables immediately, dipping them into the prepared Yakiniku sauce before eating.
A little kitchen wisdom
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.
