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Authentic Teriyaki Sauce
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A simple and authentic teriyaki sauce made by simmering soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to a thick consistency. Can be enhanced with chili flakes and sesame oil for extra flavor and used as a marinade or sauce for chicken and other dishes.
00:10:00 total
Serves 6
easy
Sauce / Dressing / Flavoured Butter
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Ingredients
- soy sauce - 1/2 cup (use a really good quality soy sauce)
- mirin - 1/2 cup (sweet rice wine)
- sugar - 4 tablespoons (granulated sugar)
- chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional, for spice)
- sesame oil - 1 teaspoon (optional, for umami kick)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Mix half a cup of soy sauce, half a cup of mirin, and four tablespoons of sugar in a pan.
- Simmer sauce: Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Add optional flavorings: Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes for spice and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for an umami boost.
- Cool and use: Allow the sauce to cool completely. Use it as a marinade for chicken or as a versatile sauce for various dishes.
