Japanese Beef Skewers (Beef Kushiyaki)

Name: Japanese Beef Skewers (Beef Kushiyaki)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 300 g beef steak (skirt, sirloin, ribeye, or strip, avoid very lean cuts); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Japanese or British brands); 1 tbsp sake (or dry sherry, white wine); 1 tbsp mirin (or sake + sugar, cola); 1 tbsp grated apple (or grated pear); ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp grated garlic (or store-bought paste); 1 bay leaf; ½ tsp grated ginger root (or store-bought paste); ¼ tsp salt (for marinade); ⅛ tsp ground white pepper; sea salt (for sprinkling); ground black pepper; Japanese chili powder (shichimi togarashi) (or cayenne pepper); lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

These beef kushiyaki are made with tender pieces of steak soaked in a rich Japanese style marinade and lightly charred under the grill or over hot coals. They're the perfect addition to any party or BBQ!

Updated at: Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:33:18 GMT