Teriyaki Sauce

Name: Teriyaki Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake (or dry sherry); 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water

A glossy, sweet-savory Japanese glaze made with soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for chicken, salmon, and tofu.

15 minEasyServes 850 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake (or dry sherry)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup sake (or dry sherry), 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
2

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
4

Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
5

Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and turned glossy.
6

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using as a glaze or dipping sauce. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

What should Teriyaki Sauce look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the sauce has thickened and turned glossy.

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Teriyaki Sauce?

Step 3 reads: "In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water until smooth." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 3 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

Is there a substitute for sake in Teriyaki Sauce?

The entry for Teriyaki Sauce calls for 1/4 cup sake (or dry sherry). In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Is Teriyaki Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Teriyaki Sauce carries 7 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

Does Teriyaki Sauce contain soy?

Yes: 1/2 cup soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Teriyaki Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 50 calories, with 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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