Shiitake Yakitori

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Fresh shiitake mushrooms (large caps)
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Mirin
• 2 tbsp Sake
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 stalk Green onion, thinly sliced(optional)
• 6 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 by wiping them with a damp paper towel and remove the woody stems.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar over medium heat.

4. 4

   Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until it thickens into a glossy glaze, then whisk in the butter until melted.

5. 5

   Thread two to three mushroom caps onto each skewer, piercing them through the center of the cap.

6. 6

   Lightly brush the mushrooms with vegetable oil and place them on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Grill for 3 minutes per side, brushing generously with the soy butter glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

8. 8

   Remove from heat once the mushrooms are tender and charred, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.