Making teriyaki sauce at home is easy and requires just a few ingredients. Here's a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) or dry sherry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, and mirin.
2. Add the minced garlic and minced ginger (if using) to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. This step is optional but will help thicken the sauce.
5. Once the sauce is simmering, gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously. Continue to simmer and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the teriyaki sauce cool slightly before using.
7. Use the teriyaki sauce immediately as a marinade for chicken, beef, fish, or tofu, or as a glaze for grilled or roasted dishes. Alternatively, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.