Chicken Yakitori

Name: Chicken Yakitori
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup ( 1/2 ounce) kombu, broken into small pieces (see Note); 1/4 cup bonito flakes, see Note; 3 cups sake; 1 cup soy sauce; 3/4 cup mirin; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 bunches (about 12) scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled; Vegetable oil, for brushing

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup ( 1/2 ounce) kombu, broken into small pieces (see Note)
1/4 cup bonito flakes, see Note
3 cups sake
1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup mirin
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 bunches (about 12) scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Directions

1

In a saucepan, bring the water and kombu to a simmer. Add the bonito and return to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 3 minutes. Strain the broth into a large saucepan. Add the sake, soy sauce, mirin and sugar to the broth and boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 45 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, soak 16 bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes; drain. Alternately thread the chicken and scallions onto the skewers.
3

Finely grate the ginger into a small, fine strainer set over a bowl. Press the juice from the ginger; you should have 2 tablespoons.
4

Light a grill. Brush the chicken and scallions with oil and grill over moderate heat, turning, until just cooked through, 10 minutes. Just before removing them from the grill, brush the skewers with the ginger juice and soy glaze. Serve, passing more glaze for dipping.