Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade

Yield: about 1 1/4 cups teriyaki sauce

Basic Sauce

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons mirin or aji-mirin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Slurry (optional)

• 1/4 cup water
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine, similar to sake but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. If you don't have mirin, you can use sherry with a pinch of sugar added to it. If using as a marinade, omit the Slurry and let the sauce cool completely before using.

Ingredients

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / zoryanchik