HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE (SALLYE)

Name: HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE (SALLYE)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: yields a little over a cup
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 to 2 c dark soy sauce; 1/4 c mirin (sweet rice wine); 1/2 c water; 1/2 c granulated sugar; 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 Tbsp sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced; 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 Tbsp water to dissolve cornstarch in; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp seasoned rice vinegar (optional)

By sallye bates
@grandedame

This is a very versatile recipe; it can be used as an ingredient in a recipe, or a marinade, or a dip.

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Serves:

yields a little over a cup

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 to 2 c

dark soy sauce
1/4 c

mirin (sweet rice wine)
1/2 c

water
1/2 c

granulated sugar
3 Tbsp

dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp

sesame oil
1 clove

garlic, peeled and finely minced
1 Tbsp

fresh ginger, finely minced
1 Tbsp

cornstarch
2 Tbsp

water to dissolve cornstarch in
1 pinch

red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp

seasoned rice vinegar (optional)

How to Make HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE (SALLYE)

Step-by-Step

Place all ingredients except cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in heavy saucepan

Cook over medium heat until sugars are completely dissolved and mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes) Stir often to prevent burning

Place cornstarch in small bowl, add 2 tablespoons water and stir until dissolved

Pour diluted cornstarch into sauce and continue to cook until sauce is of desired thickness.

Remove from heat. If you don't use immediately, may be stored in covered container in fridge for several weeks.
Optional Additions:

A pinch of red pepper flakes will add a little "zing" to the sauce

Adding rice vinegar will add a little acidity to the sauce.