1In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and maple syrup or agave.
2In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and maple syrup or agave.
3In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and maple syrup or agave.
4Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
5Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
6Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
7Once the mixture starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
8Once the mixture starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
9Once the mixture starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
10While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of water with 2.5 teaspoons of cornstarch until smooth.
11While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of water with 2.5 teaspoons of cornstarch until smooth.
12While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of water with 2.5 teaspoons of cornstarch until smooth.
13Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
14Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
15Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
16Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
17Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
18Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
19If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and chopped chilies on top before serving.
20If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and chopped chilies on top before serving.
21If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and chopped chilies on top before serving.