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Teriyaki Glaze Base Recipe

Japanese · Condiment · 15 min total

A versatile and easy-to-make teriyaki glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for glazing meats, tofu, or vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened and reduced by about one-third.
4. Remove from heat and let cool. The glaze will thicken further as it cools.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• For a thicker glaze, simmer a few minutes longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and stir until thickened.
• Use as a marinade (reserve some for basting) or brush onto grilled or pan-seared proteins during the last few minutes of cooking.

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