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Izakaya-Style Skewers

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40 min

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10 ingredients or less
Get ready to be transported to the streets of Japan by these delicious skewers coated in a glossy, umami-packed yakitori sauce. Inspired by the casual eateries known as izakayas, these skewers offer an original and nutritious meal ideal for any BBQ day!

Servings

(2 skewers per serving)

Total

40 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

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Amanda - Jan. 12, 2026, 12:45 p.m.

I made this but deconstructed it. Instead of grilling the skewers I fried the shiitakes and tempeh together and then tossed them in the sauce. Served it with roasted broccoli and rice. Amazing!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 12, 2026, 2:23 p.m.

Ohhh love this idea! Thanks for sharing your experience with it, Amanda 🤗

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Marguerite De Valois - Oct. 31, 2025, 1:45 p.m.

Je n'ai pas vraiment apprécié mais c'est certainement parce que le mélange est trop sucré/salé pour moi

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2025, 1:49 p.m.

Sorry to hear the flavour combo wasn't enjoyed, Marguerite! The sauce gives them a sticky, slightly sweet, and umami profile. We hope you enjoy our other recipes more 💛

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Sara Hakkoum - Sept. 22, 2025, 11:01 a.m.

Made these to take to a BBQ with friends and made some swaps based on what I had: cremini mushrooms and deepfried tofu. Still turned out really nice, and the yakitori sauce is incredible!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 22, 2025, 1:45 p.m.

Mmm love these ideas, Sara, thank you! So happy to hear the sauce was enjoyed too 🤩

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ruth - Aug. 21, 2025, 8:25 p.m.

I have a mushroom allergy, any suggestions for replacements ? The sauce looks too good 😩

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 22, 2025, 4:14 p.m.

Hii Ruth! You can swap the mushrooms for zucchini, eggplant, or even bell pepper. We imagine they’ll soak up the sauce beautifully ☺️

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Yuliia Soloviova - April 30, 2025, 1:37 a.m.

It was really good, but tempeh has a slightly bitter taste. I know that it has nothing to do with the recipe, as mushrooms and onion were amazing, do you have any advices how to reduce this bitter taste.

PUL small logo PUL Team - April 30, 2025, 2:59 p.m.

Glad you enjoyed it, Yuliia! Tempeh can definitely have a slight bitterness. For starters, the fresher the tempeh the better. The older it gets, the more bitter it can taste. I try to buy our tempeh from our Asian supermarket more often than our local 'normal' supermarket because I know the turnover is faster, and so the tempeh is likely to be more fresh. That could already help. Otherwise, steaming it for 10-15 minutes before using can help mellow out bitterness. You could also marinate it a bit longer in the yakitori sauce to let the flavours soak in more deeply ✨

Yuliia Soloviova - April 30, 2025, 10:23 p.m.

Thank you for the hints!

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Chrysiida - March 19, 2025, 4:06 p.m.

Wow! That yakitori sauce was amazing! I have to add it more frequently to dishes because that taste was to die for!

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Ashwini - Jan. 19, 2025, 10:47 a.m.

Tastyy! Made this yesterday and it was so good and easy!

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