Teriyaki marinade Recipe

Name: Teriyaki marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons sake (or dry sherry); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Japanese · Condiment · 5 min total

Teriyaki marinade recipe videos

A versatile sweet and savory Japanese-inspired marinade perfect for chicken, beef, or tofu. This homemade version is quick to make and free of preservatives.

5
min prep

4
servings

80
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sake (or dry sherry)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic until sugar is dissolved.
Use immediately as a marinade for proteins, or for a thicker sauce, transfer to a small saucepan, whisk in cornstarch, and simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Marinate meat or tofu for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Tips

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure mirin is gluten-free.
Double the recipe for larger batches.

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