Easy Spicy Miso Pork Skewers (Higashimatsuyama-style Yakitori)

Name: Easy Spicy Miso Pork Skewers (Higashimatsuyama-style Yakitori)
Yield: Makes 10 skewers
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons mixed miso (about 60 grams); 2 tablespoons mirin (about 30 ml); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (about 15 ml); 1 tablespoon grated garlic; 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (chili bean paste); 1 pinch ground sesame seeds; 1 pinch ichimi togarashi (Japanese chili powder); 7 ounces pork cheek meat (about 200 grams); 1 stalk green onion (scallion); 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 little vegetable oil

yamachan父 @cook_40093301

These easy pork cheek skewers with spicy miso are inspired by Higashimatsuyama-style yakitori. They're so delicious, I decided to make them at home since I can't find them locally.

yamachan父 @cook_40093301

These easy pork cheek skewers with spicy miso are inspired by Higashimatsuyama-style yakitori. They're so delicious, I decided to make them at home since I can't find them locally.

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Ingredients

Makes 10 skewers

Spicy Miso Sauce
4 tablespoonsmixed miso (about 60 grams)
2 tablespoonsmirin (about 30 ml)
1 tablespoonsoy sauce (about 15 ml)
1 tablespoongrated garlic
1 tablespoondoubanjiang (chili bean paste)
1 pinchground sesame seeds
1 pinchichimi togarashi (Japanese chili powder)
Yakitori (Pork Skewers)
7 ouncespork cheek meat (about 200 grams)
1 stalkgreen onion (scallion)
1 pinchsalt and pepper
1little vegetable oil

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Steps

1

Mix all the spicy miso sauce ingredients together.
2

Thread the pork and green onion onto skewers, then lightly season with salt and pepper.
3

Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4

Grill the skewers over low heat, turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
5

Serve with the spicy miso sauce.