grilling over an open flame; direct-fire cooking
Refers to cooking directly over a flame or fire, without a pan or other barrier. Common in contexts like barbecuing, yakitori, or open-hearth cooking.
Fish grilled over an open flame is fragrant and delicious.
At this restaurant, the steak grilled over an open flame is a specialty.
炭火焼き specifies charcoal grilling, whereas 直火焼き can refer to any open flame, including gas or wood fire.
Compound of 直火 (じかび, 'open flame, direct fire') and 焼き (やき, 'grilling, roasting').