Beef Tenderloin Kushiyaki Skewers (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender beef marinated with soy, sake, and ginger, grilled on skewers and served with rice.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Marinade

01 - 240 ml soy sauce
02 - 30 ml sake
03 - 15 ml mirin
04 - 30 ml canola oil
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
06 - 2 garlic cloves, mashed
07 - 100 g granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
09 - Green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

→ Main

10 - 600 g beef tenderloin, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
11 - Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, canola oil, grated ginger, mashed garlic, sugar, and sesame seeds until sugar is dissolved and mixture is well combined.
02 - Add beef tenderloin cubes to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
03 - Remove beef from the marinade and thread approximately 6 pieces onto each metal skewer.
04 - Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers over direct heat and grill for 2 minutes per side or until beef is charred and cooked to desired doneness.
05 - Serve skewers over steamed rice. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Mochi dessert is optional but highly recommended as a finishing touch.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For uniform cooking, ensure beef cubes are similar in size when skewering.