Directions
- 1Mix half a cup of soy sauce.
- 2Add half a cup of mirin.
- 3Add 4 tablespoons of sugar.
- 4Whisk until combined.
- 5Pour the mixture into a pan.
- 6Simmer on medium-low for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7Once the sauce thickens, it is ready.
- 8Optionally, add a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes for spice.
- 9Optionally, add a teaspoon of sesame oil for umami.
- 10Once completely cooled, the sauce can be used to marinate chicken.
- 11Serve with rice.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup mirin
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Equipment
measuring cupwhiskpanstovespoonziploc bag
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.
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