Restaurant Style Hibachi Grill Instructions

Hibachi cooking originated in Japan. The western world now enjoys this form of cooking and many have ventured to learn the art to entertain guests and friends. Hibachi cooking may include delicate foods such as shrimp, fish or veggies, but many find joy in firmer meats such as chicken, beef and pork. Vegetables appropriate for hibachi grill cooking include zucchini, grape tomatoes, onion and bell pepper.

Getting Started

There are a few basic things to keep in mind as you embark to learn restaurant style hibachi grill cooking. Every grill has a heat source, and sometimes heat isn’t even across the surface. Determine where the warmest part of your grill is. This helps you to know where to place which foods. Place firmer meats near the hottest part of the grill. Learn hibachi grill techniques. You can learn these by visiting a restaurant, watching a cooking show, reading a book or renting a video from the library. The more you practice, the more you will learn the technique of using heat to your avail like hibachi chefs. Marinate meats 30 minutes – 6 hours. Primary hibachi spices include ginger, garlic and sesame seeds. Properly set up your cooking space with the foods you will cook. Keep the area as neat as possible. Your cooking skills and you should be the attraction, not clutter.

Hibachi Stir Fry

Thinly slice the meat and veggies. Marinate the meat. First, add the meat to the grill. Then add veggies that end to be more firm-like broccoli. Next, add veggies that take less heat to cook such as onions. Do not overcook the veggies. Serve the meat mixture over rice.

Hibachi Kebabs

Kebabs make an excellent opportunity to include your guests in the cooking. Allow guests to skewer their own kebabs. Slice meat and cut vegetables chunk size appropriate to fit on a skewer. Marinate meat. Alternate the meat and veggies on the skewers. Cook the kebabs on each side. Cooking times will vary due to grill variances.

Cleaning the Hibachi Grill

Allow the grill to cool. Clean with a mild dish detergent and dishcloth. Scrub the grill thoroughly. This will require pressure. Once complete get a separate cloth and clean water to rinse and wipe down your grill.