Robata

What is 'robata'? 'Robata' as a concept means 'fireside cooking' and takes its name from a type of charcoal grill commonly used in Japan to cook skewered morsels of fish, shellfish, meat and seasonal vegetables. However, the robata differs significantly to the 'meatcentric' feast we call BBQ where the core principal seems to be 'more is better' - the Japanese equivalent is about delicacy, provenance and combining a selection of meat, fish and vegetable to create a satisfyingly nutritious, well-balanced meal. Discover mouth-watering recipes for classic yakitori (chicken) and traditional…