Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese cooking sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. It can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. Chicken, fish, and vegetables are all common foods to be cooked with or served with teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mirin
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Method
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Store in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Teriyaki sauce can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. Chicken, fish, and vegetables are all common foods to be cooked with or served with teriyaki sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
For a gluten-free teriyaki sauce, use tamari soy sauce in place of the regular soy sauce. You can also use honey in place of the sugar.
What other food it works well with
Teriyaki sauce goes well with chicken, fish, and vegetables. It can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.
Common Mistakes
Be sure to simmer the sauce for the full 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Calories: 60
Fat: 0 grams
Sodium: 480 mg
Carbohydrates: 12 grams
Sugar: 10 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Allergens: soy, wheat