Keith_
Tasty Apprentice
If you're craving something smoky, savory, and slightly sweet, Ikayaki is the perfect dish to satisfy your taste buds. This Japanese street food favorite features tender, grilled squid glazed with a mouthwatering soy-based sauce. It's super easy to prepare and makes a great appetizer or snack, especially when you're in the mood for something a little different.
**Ingredients**:
- 2 whole squid, cleaned and cut into rings or kept whole
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
**Instructions**:
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
2. Marinate the squid in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the squid for about 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with the remaining marinade as it cooks.
5. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and enjoy the smoky, sweet flavors of this delicious dish!
**Ingredients**:- 2 whole squid, cleaned and cut into rings or kept whole
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
**Instructions**:1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
2. Marinate the squid in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the squid for about 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with the remaining marinade as it cooks.
5. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and enjoy the smoky, sweet flavors of this delicious dish!
The idea of ikayaki sounds so delicious and unique. Can't wait to try making it myself! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! 
