Teresa's Recipes
Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
A taste of Japan in your own kitchen. This homemade Japanese teriyaki sauce is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, perfect for marinating meats, glazing your favorite dishes, or dipping into with sushi. Crafted with traditional ingredients like sake and mirin, this sauce will transport you to a street food stall in bustling Tokyo.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon, freshly grated Ginger
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Sake
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1 cup
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 50 per tablespoon
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 879mg
- Sugar: 10g
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until a smooth consistency is achieved. This will serve as your thickening agent.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool before using it to marinate, glaze, or dip your favorite dishes.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you don't have sake, you can substitute it with dry sherry or Chinese rice wine.