Small in Impact Big in Flavour: Your Guide to Hibachi Grilling
With the hot days of summer already upon us, you’re probably more chuffed than a dog with a bone to start grilling. Well, this summer, why not try something different? A new way to cook and entertain at the same time, from the convenience of your own home. From the Land of the Rising Sun to the Land Down Under—there’s an increasingly popular type of grill sizzling all over Oz backyards. If you’re one for Japanese food, you’re in for a treat because things are about to get ekisaitingu.
It all starts with the term Hibachi, a traditional Japanese heating device from the Heian period. Essentially a fire bowl, this open-top container held burning charcoal for the sole purpose of heating a room, or boiling water. Wait a minute... How come there are so many Hibachi restaurants in Australia? Well, the thing is that outside of Japan, this term has adopted several other meanings.
