Authentic Teriyaki Sauce

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix half a cup of soy sauce.
  2. 2Mix half a cup of soy sauce.
  3. 3Mix half a cup of soy sauce.
  4. 4Add half a cup of mirin.
  5. 5Add half a cup of mirin.
  6. 6Add half a cup of mirin.
  7. 7Add 4 tablespoons of sugar.
  8. 8Add 4 tablespoons of sugar.
  9. 9Add 4 tablespoons of sugar.
  10. 10Whisk until combined.
  11. 11Whisk until combined.
  12. 12Whisk until combined.
  13. 13Pour the mixture into a pan.
  14. 14Pour the mixture into a pan.
  15. 15Pour the mixture into a pan.
  16. 16Simmer on medium-low for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  17. 17Simmer on medium-low for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  18. 18Simmer on medium-low for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  19. 19Once the sauce thickens, it is ready.
  20. 20Once the sauce thickens, it is ready.
  21. 21Once the sauce thickens, it is ready.
  22. 22Optionally, add a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes for spice.
  23. 23Optionally, add a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes for spice.
  24. 24Optionally, add a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes for spice.
  25. 25Optionally, add a teaspoon of sesame oil for umami.
  26. 26Optionally, add a teaspoon of sesame oil for umami.
  27. 27Optionally, add a teaspoon of sesame oil for umami.
  28. 28Once completely cooled, the sauce can be used to marinate chicken.
  29. 29Once completely cooled, the sauce can be used to marinate chicken.
  30. 30Once completely cooled, the sauce can be used to marinate chicken.
  31. 31Serve with rice.
  32. 32Serve with rice.
  33. 33Serve with rice.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup mirin
  • 0.5 cup mirin
  • 0.5 cup mirin
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • It is naturally quite salty, use low sodium soy sauce for more control.
  • Stores for 5 days in an airtight container.
  • When the sauce goes from a liquid to a thickened consistency, it is ready.