Japan / Sauces & condiments
Teriyaki Sauce
The word teriyaki is a combination of two Japanese words, teri, "luster", and yaki, "to grill or broil". The mirin in the sauce gives a good luster to meat as it is cooked. Traditionally it was used with fish. It can also be used as a marinade for pre-cooked meat and poultry, as well as a delicious baste for items on the grill or rotisserie. Teriyaki sauce is a complement to virtually any type of meat (as long as you adjust the flavors accordingly), especially steak, chicken, fish and pork.
Ingredients
- soy sauce, 2 parts1/4 cup
- mirin, 2 parts1/4 cup
- brown sugar, 1 part2 tbsp
- ginger, fresh; peeled and finely chopped1 tsp
- garlic, fresh; peeled and finely chopped1 tsp
- sake, optional
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
Mix everything in a 1-quart pot over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Use sauce to marinate some raw meat or vegetables overnight in the refrigerator.
