Description
This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe offers a simple and authentic way to create the classic sweet and savory Japanese condiment at home. Made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and water, this sauce is perfect for glazing grilled meats, drizzling over stir-fries, or as a versatile marinade.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup Japanese cooking wine (sake)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional, for flavor depth)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and water. If using, add sugar and grated ginger to enhance the flavor and sweetness of the sauce.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely and blend the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If a thicker teriyaki sauce is desired, stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Cool and Store: Remove the sauce from heat, let it cool, then transfer it into a clean container or jar. Refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce can be stored for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preference.
- For an alcohol-free version, substitute sake and mirin with equal parts water and a splash of apple cider vinegar or white grape juice.
- Use fresh ginger to add a subtle spicy bite for a more complex flavor.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so keep this in mind when checking thickness while simmering.