Yamakake* Recipe
Yamakake is a Japanese dish featuring grated mountain yam served with tuna slices. This version highlights the creamy texture of the mountain yam paired with delicate, fresh tuna accented by soy sauce and wasabi. Here's how to prepare it at home.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Mountain Yam
Peel the mountain yam and grate it using a fine grater. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Maguro
Slice the maguro (tuna) into thin sashimi-style pieces and arrange them on a plate.
- 3
Assemble the Dish
Spoon the grated mountain yam over the sliced maguro, ensuring an even distribution.
- 4
Add Condiments
Drizzle soy sauce over the dish, add a small dollop of wasabi, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Cut the nori sheet into strips and place them on top as garnish. Serve immediately.
