Directions

To Prep

1. Thread all chicken onto skewers, and all eggplant on to separate skewers and plate in spate flat dishes or containers with lids.
2. Pour approx. half the marinade all over the eggplant and roll around until all sides are in contact with the marinade – marinade for 20-60 mins.
3. Repeat the marinade and roll for the chicken. Chicken can marinade in advance for up to 1-24 hrs, turning 2-3 times.

To Cook

1. Preheat griddle pan or barbecue to medium high.
2. Create cucumber salad dressing by thoroughly combining sesame oil, vinegar and mirin, and adjust heat level with wasabi to your liking.
3. Place yakitori skewers on the hot surface and grill until there are heavy caramelisation on all sides, and cooked through – maybe up to 10 mins, turning 3 times, or all sides.
4. While yakitori is cooking, dress your cucumber and place in a bowl or a board, sprinkling with sesame seeds, leaving space for cooked skewers.
5. Once skewered meat and vegetables are cooked through, place on board and serve.