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Vegan Yakitori

Vegan Yakitori

Japanese
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30 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

30 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

220 kcalper person
Protein 20g
Carbs 16g
Fats 8g

About this dish

Skewers of seitan and leek grilled over high heat and repeatedly glazed with a glossy soy and mirin tare until sticky and lightly charred. Classic yakitori-stand technique, rebuilt without any meat.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Leekscut into 3cm segments2

Plant Proteins

  • Seitantorn into 2cm pieces450 g

Dried Goods

  • Caster sugar20 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Soy sauce60 ml
  • Mirin60 ml
  • Sake30 ml

Utensils

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Saucepan
  • Griddle pan

Method

1

Tear the seitan into 2cm pieces and cut the leeks into 3cm segments.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Thread the seitan and leek alternately onto skewers.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Preheat a griddle pan over high heat.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake and caster sugar in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, to make the tare sauce.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Grill the skewers for 4 minutes on each side, brushing generously with the tare sauce every time you turn them.

Approx. 8 minutes
6

Brush with a final layer of tare and serve immediately.

Approx. 2 minutes