Description
Create the best homemade teriyaki sauce quickly. This recipe beats store-bought versions, offering a balanced sweet and savory flavor perfect for glazing or marinating many dishes. Have fun making this simple sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)
- 1/4 cup Sake (Japanese Rice Wine)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while continuously whisking.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat. Let it cool slightly before using as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar.
- If you do not have sake, you can use an equal amount of water or slightly increase the mirin.
- Taste the sauce before using; adjust sugar or soy sauce for your preference.
- This sauce thickens considerably as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment/Sauce
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg