Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki sauce makes everything better.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sake (or more mirin)
  • 1/2 cup mirin (corn syrup-free)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar (55 g)
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp minced garlic and/or 1/4 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp room temperature water

Directions

  1. Heat the sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until it just comes to a boil.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, if using.
  3. Let boil for a few minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  4. Mix together the cornstarch and water, then add the slurry to the teriyaki sauce to thicken it.
  5. Store in the refrigerator.

Source: The Foodie Takes Flight