Ainu-style Grilled Venison With Wild Mushroom Sauce

Ainu-style Grilled Venison with Wild Mushroom Sauce is a traditional dish from the Ainu people of Japan, known for its unique flavors and use of local ingredients.

Ainu-style Grilled Venison With Wild Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb venison steaks
  • 1 cup mixed wild mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tbsp sake (Japanese rice wine)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the venison steaks with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
  4. Brush the venison steaks with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  5. While the venison is marinating, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the sliced wild mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are tender.
  7. Grill the venison steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired level of doneness.
  8. Let the venison rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the grilled venison with the sautéed wild mushrooms on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Grill Skillet Brush for marinade

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl for marinade

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ainu-style Grilled Venison with Wild Mushroom Sauce with steamed white rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of different wild mushrooms such as shiitake, maitake, and enoki.

Cost

$25