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March 19, 2015 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Grillin’ Season
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Easter Buffets
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he weather finally warming up means one thing— grillin’ season. As you head out to the beach with your gas grill or bag of charcoal, why not try some Japanese BBQ favorites? Here are a few ideas for your next cookout. Teriyaki, cooking using a glaze composed of soy sauce, mirin and sugar, gives nearly any dish an extra spring in its step. You can search the Internet for an authentic recipe, but the sauce is readily available at the commissary and almost any grocery store back in the U.S. Simply select your entrée and follow the directions on the bottle. Yakitori is a simple treat found in area restaurants, roadside food stands and Japanese grocery stores. Whether an appetizer or the main course, it’s simply chicken parts—including skins and gizzards—on a skewer and grilled. Drinking establishments may have their own special recipe, but the basics include
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soy sauce, a sweetener like mirin, and spices. Wash it down with a cold beverage and you’re truly following Japanese custom. Fish is a favorite of this island nation, tuna being a big part of the Japanese diet. Consider fresh tuna steaks dredged in sesame seeds for your next cookout. You’ll also find salmon and snapper quite plentiful at the seafood counter. Barbecue squid shows up on many Japanese menus and it’s pretty easy to prepare for adventurous eaters. Slice it into rings, skewer it, baste it in lemon juice and garlic butter, and put it on a medium grill for two to three minutes each side. Enjoy! Don’t have grilling supplies? Visit your nearest MCCS Outdoor Recreation office to rent everything you need. Check mccsokinawa.com/outdoor_recreation for more information.
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n April 5 join us at a variety of our clubs island-wide for Easter breakfast and brunch. Here is a roundup of what the MCCS clubs have to offer: The Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster will serve a breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults pay $9.95, children (5-11) $4.95 and children (under 5) are free. Call 645-3666 for details. The Habu Pit on MCAS Futenma will have their buffet open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee for adults is $9.95, children (5-11) $4.95 and children (under 5) are free. Call 6363081 for details. Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney will have brunch ready from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults pay $17, children ( 5-11) $8.50 and children (under 5) are free. Call 622-9413 for details. Finally, the Butler Officers’ Club will host their brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the same price as Tengan Castle. Visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs for more information or contact your local club.
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