Sansho Pepper Yakitori with Spicy Furikake

Meet Szechuan pepper's citrusy cousin, Japanese Sansho pepper. Offering up both heat and a tingling sensation, it delivers a welcome kick to skewered chicken as an ingredient in our sweet-hot Yakitori glaze. Garnished with Furikake, a beloved Japanese seasoning boasting a subtly crunchy umami and spice, this is dish isn’t just an appetizer, it’s an experience.

Ingredients

Procedure

Spicy Furikake

1. Mix all ingredients until well blended. Hold for service.

Yakitori

1. In a bowl, mix sweet soy, vinegar, mirin, miso and Sansho pepper. Reserve half of the mixture to brush yakitori during grilling.
2. Add chicken to bowl with remaining glaze; toss to coat well. Hold refrigerated for service.

Service

1. Alternately thread chicken and green onion pieces onto skewers.
2. Grill over medium-high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with reserved yakitori glazed during last few minutes. Sprinkle with Furikake to serve.