Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 20-30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
Ingredients
Plum dipping sauce
Duck yakitori
Shiso and daikon salad
Method
Main
1.For plum dipping sauce, place ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes. Cool, transfer plums to a bowl and set aside until required. Transfer liquid to a bowl and set aside.
2.For duck yakitori, combine ingredients in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Thread duck pieces evenly onto 12 wooden skewers, reserving marinade, and set aside.
3.For salad, combine ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until required.
4.Preheat a barbecue to medium heat. Combine pumpkin and oil in a bowl, grill for 2 minutes each side, remove and set aside. Grill skewers, basting occasionally with marinade, for 1-2 minutes each side.
5.Scatter skewers with extra spice and serve with pumpkin, salad, plums and dipping sauce.
Drink Suggestion: Japanese beer. Drink suggestion by Andy Harris
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