ASIAN FUSION BBQ

With star chef and grill master Albin Wessman

ASIAN FUSION BBQ

With chef & grill master Albin Wessman

WINTER BARBECUE WITH ASIAN FLAVORS

Food tastes better when grilled, no matter if it's summer or winter. So, take advantage of the colder months and see them as a great chance to warm up chilly days by grilling some delicious recipes outdoors.

You can enjoy your Kamado Sumo grill 365 days a year, and a warm, sunny afternoon shouldn't be the only time you cook outdoors. Windy, snowy, or rainy days have their own charms and challenges for the dedicated grill master who defies the weather. Thanks to the insulating ceramic, the outside temperature is irrelevant for a Kamado Sumo, meaning nothing stops you from barbecuing in winter.

Our chef and grill master Albin Wessman loves to grill and cook over an open fire, living by his motto that good food doesn't have to be complicated – it just needs to be incredibly good!

We visit Albin's home as he fires up three different grills and prepares Asian Fusion BBQ on a Sumo Midi, Mini, and also on our Hibachi. Join us on a culinary journey where wintery Sweden meets the flavors of Asia, and we hope to spark some new ideas for you to try when grilling under the winter sun.

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• Asian-Style Pork Loin

• Grilled Spitzbowl

• Yakiton on hibachi

ASIAN-STYLE PORK LOIN

ASIAN TACOS GRILLED LOW AND SLOW

Asian cuisine offers so many wonderful flavors that are perfect for grilling. Albin shares one of his favorites: diced meat served with Asian garnishes in delicate Chinese pancakes, creating an elegant, gourmet taco with an Asian twist.

YOU NEED

A pork loin
Plum sauce
Garlic
Ginger
Red chili
For the garnish:
Chinese pancakes
Kimchi
Pickled cucumbers
Soy mayonnaise
Cilantro
Salt and pepper

METHOD

• Find a quality pork loin and slice it. Begin by grilling it over direct heat to achieve a beautiful sear.

• Mix your glaze with plum sauce, then blend or crush the garlic, ginger, and red chili, and coat the entire square.

• Lower the grill temperature and switch to indirect heat at around 120 degrees, then let it cook for approximately 3 hours.

• To assemble – Cut the meat into smaller pieces. Heat two Chinese pancakes for each serving, then garnish with kimchi, pickled cucumber, soy mayonnaise, and cilantro.

• Serve alongside your grilled lace dish.

GRILLED LACE BOWL

FIRE-FLAVORED VEGETABLES

Pointed cabbage is very suitable for grilling, as it has a fantastic character where the grilled flavors truly stand out. There's nothing better than green vegetables that taste of fire and smoke, seasoned with salt and oil.

Grilling pointed cabbage on kamado grill

Grilled pointed cabbage next to the grill

Image of Kamado Sumi Mini in winter landscape

YOU NEED

Pointed cabbage
Olive oil
Salt

For the garnish:
Sesame dressing
Chopped peanuts
Scallion
Sesame seeds
Cilantro
Pepper

METHOD

• Divide the pointed cabbage into two halves. Drizzle generously with olive oil, ensuring it coats all parts. Sprinkle with flake salt.

• Heat the grill to a high temperature for direct grilling. Make sure the pointed cabbage is well grilled; it's perfectly fine if the outer leaves get charred, as this only adds more character.

• Remove the charred leaves, cut off the root, and divide the scallion into smaller pieces.

• Before serving, you can garnish with nice toppings such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, scallions, and dressing, and you'll have a fantastic side dish that pairs well with most grilled foods.

YAKITON ON HIBACHI

MAGICALLY DELICIOUS JAPANESE BBQ SKEWERS

Yakiton is grilled pork on skewers, served as a wonderful appetizer or snack. It's prepared on the charming grill table, directly over the coals, with a flavorful Asian yakitori sauce. When grilling on a hibachi, you need to be actively involved, turning and basting constantly, and enjoying the process.