Shiitake Mushroom Yakitori

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Fresh shiitake mushrooms (large)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mirin
• 1 tablespoon Sake
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 4 pieces Bamboo skewers

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

2. 2

   Clean the shiitake mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove the tough stems.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and whisk in the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Thread 3 shiitake mushrooms onto each skewer, piercing through the center of the caps.

5. 5

   Lightly brush a grill pan or outdoor grill with vegetable oil and heat to medium-high.

6. 6

   Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 minutes per side until the mushrooms soften and develop grill marks.

7. 7

   Generously brush the butter-soy glaze over the mushrooms during the last 2 minutes of cooking, turning frequently to caramelize without burning.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.