Description
This homemade Teriyaki Sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment that’s perfect for marinating, grilling, or stir-frying. Made with simple ingredients like soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious sauce that’s far superior to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake (or Shaoxing wine)
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
- Cook and Reduce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reduces by half, stirring occasionally.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. Let cool and serve with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Whisk the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Keep a close eye on the sauce as it cooks to prevent burning.
- Store leftover teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 41kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 174mg
- Fat: 0.01g
- Saturated Fat: 0.002g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.04g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
