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Choji's Yakiniku (Naruto)
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Choji's Yakiniku (Naruto)

Choji's Vegan Yakiniku (Naruto)

Seitan strips glazed with sesame-soy sauce over rice.

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25 minTotal time

ExpertDifficulty

2servings

540kcal/serving

30 gProtein

70 gCarbs

14 gFat

Quick answer

To make Choji's Vegan Yakiniku (Naruto) you need soy sauce, mirin, agave syrup, garlic and ginger, among other things. It takes 5 steps in 3 phases, about 25 min in total for 2 servings, with expert difficulty.

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Servings
2
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Ingredients

for 2 servings
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Vegan version: the ingredients highlighted in green replace the animal-based ones.

Allergens and intolerances · vegan version

  • Wheat (gluten)Soy sauce, Seitan
  • SoySoy sauce
  • SesameSesame oil, Sesame seeds

May not agree with an intolerance to

  • GlutenSoy sauce, Seitan
  • SoySoy sauce
How to replace them
  • Wheat (gluten)
    • Soy sauce → Gluten-free tamari
    • Seitan → Firm tofu or king oyster mushrooms
  • Soy
    • Soy sauce → Coconut aminos
  • Sesame
    • Sesame oil → Mild olive oil or sunflower oil
    • Sesame seeds → Toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • Gluten
    • Soy sauce → Gluten-free tamari
    • Seitan → Firm tofu or king oyster mushrooms
  • Soy
    • Soy sauce → Coconut aminos

Guidance based on the recipe’s ingredients. Always check each product’s label: sauces, stocks and ready-made products may contain traces.

Step by step

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0 of 5 steps
Phase 1

Sauce preparation

  1. Measure and mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Phase 2

Seitan cooking

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil and sear seitan on both sides.

Phase 3

Glaze and assembly

  1. Add sauce and stir-fry ~1:30 min adjusting heat to thicken.

    Timer · 1.5 min
  2. Serve over white rice, top with seitan and drizzle extra sauce.

  3. (Optional) Garnish with green onion.

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Naruto recipes

Ichiraku Ramen, Itachi's dango, Choji's yakiniku and Rock Lee's Curry of Life: the food of the Hidden Leaf Village.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Choji's Yakiniku (Naruto) take to make?

About 25 min in total, split into 3 phases: sauce preparation, seitan cooking and glaze and assembly.

Can I make Choji's Vegan Yakiniku (Naruto)?

Yes. Tap “Vegan” on the recipe: agave syrup and seitan replace the animal ingredients. Amounts and steps adapt automatically.

Can I make it for more or fewer people?

Yes. The base recipe is for 2 servings; change the number of servings and every amount is recalculated.

Which anime is Choji's Yakiniku (Naruto) from?

From Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. The grilled meat at Yakiniku Q, Team Asuma's favorite restaurant. It appears with Choji, Shikamaru and Ino. In the app it’s in the Ninjas universe.

Recipe by the Kai Kitchen team · how we make itThe same recipe as in the Anime Food Recipes app · Updated October 14, 2025

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