Teriyaki Sauce 🍯 Umami Magic

Description

Sweet, salty, and glossy — this classic Japanese teriyaki sauce coats meats, fish, or vegetables with irresistible flavor 🍋🔥. Quick to make and endlessly versatile, it’s a must-have in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 🧂 60 ml soy sauce (1/4 cup / 2 fl oz)
• 🍯 60 ml mirin (1/4 cup / 2 fl oz)
• 🍶 60 ml sake (1/4 cup / 2 fl oz)
• 🍬 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25 g / 0.9 oz)
• 🧄 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 🫚 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan.
2. 2️⃣ Add garlic and ginger if using.
3. 3️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. 4️⃣ Lower heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. 5️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool before storing.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 5 minutes

🔥 Cook: 5 minutes

⏳ Total: 10 minutes

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