Description
Taiwanese Sausage Skewers are a delicious fusion of juicy, caramelized pork sausages and chewy kirimochi rice cakes, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal as a breakfast treat, snack, or party appetizer, this easy recipe brings the taste of Taiwanese street food straight to your home.
Ingredients
- 4 Taiwanese pork sausages, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 kirimochi (Japanese rice cakes), cut into small chunks
- 1 tbsp garlic oil (optional, for extra aroma)
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Cucumber slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut kirimochi into bite-sized pieces and lightly brush with oil to prevent sticking.
- Preheat a grill or pan over medium heat.
- Grill sausage pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and caramelized.
- Place kirimochi on the grill or pan and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Assemble skewers by alternating sausage and kirimochi pieces.
- Brush skewers lightly with garlic oil and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Taiwanese sausage, kirimochi, street food, skewers, grilled