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Basic Teriyaki Sauce 照り焼きソース
This Basic Teriyaki Sauce blends soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a simple ratio to create a balanced, mildly sweet and savory glaze. Simmered to slightly thicken, the sauce forms a glossy coating ideal for glazing grilled meats, vegetables, or tofu.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
bottle
Calories:
158 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into a small sauce pan.
- Cook over medium-high heat and stir continuously until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce to 70 % and thicken.
- Remove from heat and use on whatever dish or store in a jar/container and leave in the fridge.
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Notes
- The ingredient ratio is 2:2:2:1 for soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, which can be scaled up or down as needed.
- For added flavor, include a clove of garlic and about 5 grams of sliced ginger during simmering.
- Simmer to reduce to about 70% of the original volume for proper thickness without excessive sweetness.
- Store the sauce in a sealed container in the fridge and use within a reasonable time to preserve freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
2271mg
(95%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 bottle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2271mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.