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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A recipe for Homemade Teriyaki Sauce! Soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar are simmered together to create an easy and flavorful sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mirin
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sake
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Optional:
  • 1/2 small onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 inches (5 centimeters) fresh ginger peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and granulated sugar.
  2. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic if using.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium high heat to bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, for 8 minutes. The sugar should be completely dissolved.
  5. If desired, continue to cook for a few more minutes to reduce the sauce and thicken slightly.
  6. If you added the onion, ginger, and garlic, strain the mixture and discard the solids.
  7. If not using right away, allow the teriyaki sauce to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.