Ishi Yaki

Ishi Yaki is a Japanese dish that involves cooking meat and vegetables on a hot stone slab. It is a fun and interactive way to cook and eat and is perfect for a group gathering or a special occasion. Here is a simple recipe for Ishi Yaki:

Ingredients of Ishi Yaki

• Thinly sliced beef or chicken
• Assorted vegetables (e.g. sliced onion, sliced bell pepper, sliced mushrooms)
• Soy sauce
• Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• Sake (Japanese rice wine)
• Sugar
• Cooking oil
• Salt and pepper
• Hot stone or heavy skillet

How to Make Ishi Yaki

1. Preheat the hot stone or skillet on medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 2 tablespoons of sake, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to make the sauce.
3. Season the sliced meat and vegetables with salt and pepper.
4. Brush the hot stone or skillet with a thin layer of cooking oil.
5. Place the meat and vegetables on the hot stone or skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
6. Drizzle the sauce over the meat and vegetables, and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is slightly caramelized and the meat is glazed.
7. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Note: Be careful when handling the hot stone or skillet, and use tongs or a spatula to flip the meat and vegetables. You can also experiment with different types of meat and vegetables, and adjust the seasoning to your taste.