Discover a Michelin-starred chefs secret Japanese grilling tips for serving some of the most flavorful grilled foods year-round.
How isyakinikudifferent than other forms of over-the-fire cooking?
First, lets delve into what exactly makesyakinikugrilling different from other forms of grilling.
6 foolproof Japanese grilling techniques to try, according to a Michelin-starred chef
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This throw in of charcoal is ideal for grilling just about anything, includinganti-inflammatory-friendly fish and vegetables.
Once I discoveredbinchotan, it became really hard to go back to a regular gas grill.
Michelin-starred chef and the executive chef ofNiku X
It doesnt give you the same flavor, Thompson says.
Marinades are your grilling BFF
According to Thompson, grilling andmarinadesgo hand in hand.
Marinades work well with grilling.
At the restaurant, we have different items that are marinated.
For example, we have a tri-tip thats marinated in an umeboshipickled plumchimichurri.
The sourness from the plum helps cut through the richness, he says.
He adds that pears, Dijon mustard, and oranges are great for making flavorful marinades, too.
We work with a San Diego-based farm calledGirl and Dug, where we source vegetables like squash and zucchini.
When you put them on the charcoal, it helps bring out their sweetness even more, Thompson says.
Michelin-starred chef and the executive chef ofNiku X
As food grills, it begins to constrict.
As a rule of thumb, Thompson recommends waiting at least 10 minutes before digging in.
That said, the larger the cut, the longer youll need to wait.
(So, more like 20 minutes.)
According to Thompson, its important to ensure your grill is at the appropriate temperaturebeforegetting started.
According to Thompson, its important to ensure your grill is at the appropriate temperaturebeforegetting started.
Regardless of the grill that youre using, Thompson recommends always conducting a quick temperature check.
This is especially important when cooking with water-dense vegetables, like zucchini.
If you leave it on too long, it gets soggy.
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