Teppanyaki Beef and Squash

Description
Among the many Japanese food preparation methods, Teppanyaki is certainly one of the most ancient and unique ones! Teppanyaki is a method of cooking food that uses a hot iron griddle to cook food quicker and easier and also the cooking method gives the food a distinct flavour. If you have a griddle at home, you can try this popular and exciting cooking style from the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

 * 1lb sliced beef for Yakiniku
 * 1 pepper
 * 1 zucchini
 * ¼ Kabocha squash
 * 1 onion
 * 7 Shiitake mushrooms
 * oil of your choice
 * Yakiniku Sauce
 * 2 tablespoon of sugar
 * ¼ cup of soy sauce
 * 2 chilli peppers (dried)
 * 2 tablespoons of mirin
 * 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
 * 1 tablespoon of grated garlic
 * ½ tablespoon of sesame oil
 * ½ tablespoon of ground sesame seeds

Instructions

 * Yakiniku Sauce
 * 1) Slice the dried chillis and add them into a pot along with all the ingredients except the sesame oil.
 * 2) Cook the mixture thoroughly until it comes to a boil.
 * 3) Add in the sesame and continuously stir for 3 minutes.
 * Main dish
 * 1) Cut the onions, squash, zucchini and peppers into half-inch slices
 * 2) Cut off the stems from the mushrooms
 * 3) Heat the oil on the griddle at high heat.
 * 4) Place the vegetables on the griddle, followed by the sliced meat with the yakiniku sauce
 * 5) Grill until cooked through
 * 6) Serve hot.