Teriyaki Sauce
A rich and savory Japanese classic, this Teriyaki Sauce is perfect for glazing meats, vegetables, or as a flavorful marinade to elevate any dish with its sweet and umami-packed taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Notes
For a smoky twist, add a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking. This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to one week.
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