Teriyaki

Teriyaki

A glossy, sweet-savory Japanese sauce that glazes chicken, beef, or fish in minutes.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 60/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Wheat

This homemade teriyaki sauce simmers soy sauce, mirin, and sugar into a thick, glossy glaze with deep umami flavor. It comes together in one small saucepan and works equally well brushed on grilled meats or tossed with stir-fried vegetables. Keep a jar in the fridge for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, garlic, and ginger.

  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced.

  4. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth to make a slurry.

  5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened and glossy.

  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or transferring to a jar for storage.

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    Teriyaki

    This homemade teriyaki sauce simmers soy sauce, mirin, and sugar into a thick, glossy glaze with deep umami flavor. It comes together in one small saucepan and works equally well brushed on grilled meats or tossed with stir-fried vegetables. Keep a jar in the fridge for quick weeknight dinners.

    15 min 16 oz 60 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/2 cup mirin
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons sake
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, garlic, and ginger.

    2. 2

      Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    3. 3

      Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced.

    4. 4

      In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth to make a slurry.

    5. 5

      Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened and glossy.

    6. 6

      Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or transferring to a jar for storage.