Chicken yakitori with cabbage and sesame salad

Method

• Step 1
  Combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and ginger in a medium saucepan; place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• Step 2
  Combine the chicken and half the sake mixture in a bowl. Season with ground white pepper. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to marinate.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, to make the salad, combine the wombok, carrot and sesame seeds in a bowl. Combine the sesame paste, vinegar and soy sauce in a jug and drizzle over salad. Gently toss to combine.
• Step 4
  Thread the chicken pieces and leek alternately onto the skewers.
• Step 5
  Preheat a grill on high. Place chicken skewers on an oven tray. Cook under grill, turning occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until brown all over and cooked through.
• Step 6
  Divide salad among serving plates. Serve with skewers, remaining sauce, and steamed rice, if desired.