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Yakiniku, which translates to 'grilled meat', is a Japanese cooking style where meat and vegetables are grilled over a flame or charcoal, typically at a tabletop grill.

Typically, beef is the primary meat used in Yakiniku. However, you can also use pork, chicken, and offal.

Yakiniku is typically cooked on a grill, and often it's cooked at the table by the diners themselves in Japanese Yakiniku restaurants.

Beer or Sake are the most common beverages traditionally paired with Yakiniku.

Common side dishes for Yakiniku include steamed rice, sliced raw vegetables, kimchi, and various Japanese pickles.

Commonly, the meat is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and green onions, which is left to rest for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

Leftover Yakiniku should be properly cooled, placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator. It's best to consume leftovers within 2-3 days.

Yakiniku sauce, known as 'tare', is usually made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and fruit juices. Different restaurants and regions may have their own special ingredient.

Yakiniku has its origins in Korea but has been adapted to fit the taste and style of Japanese cuisine.

Generally, Yakiniku is seasoned with a marinade made using soy sauce, sake, sugar, garlic, fruit juice and sesame oil.

Yes, you can make vegetarian Yakiniku by substituting the meat with firm tofu, seitan, or hearty vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms.

Typically, a grill, whether it's a built-in table grill or a standalone one, and tongs for flipping the meat are required.

The nutritional value of Yakiniku can vary based on the meat used and the marinade ingredients but generally, it's high in protein and can be low carb if served with vegetables instead of rice.

Yes, Yakiniku can easily be made at home. All you need is a stovetop, a frying pan or grill pan, some meat and vegetables, and the marinade.

While Yakiniku is traditionally grilled, it can be cooked in an oven. The oven should be preheated to a high temperature and the marinated meat cooked on a broiling pan.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.