Negima
Negima is a popular Japanese yakitori dish made from skewered chicken and leeks, grilled to perfection and served with a savory sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Skewers - 8
- Sake - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Mirin - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
- Leeks - 2, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Chicken thighs - 500 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
Let's Get Started
- Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake to make the sauce.
- Thread the chicken and leeks onto the skewers, alternating between the two.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the skewers with the sauce and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the leeks are tender.
- Brush the skewers with more sauce halfway through cooking.
- Serve the skewers hot, with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g