Classic Teriyaki Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this Classic Teriyaki Marinade, a flavorful blend of savory soy sauce, rich brown sugar, and sweet mirin, perfectly balanced with the nutty warmth of sesame oil, fresh garlic, and ginger. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile marinade is ideal for infusing chicken, beef, fish, tofu, or vegetables with authentic Japanese-inspired flavors. Customize the recipe with optional honey for added sweetness or thicken it into a luscious glaze using cornstarch. Perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting, this teriyaki marinade doubles as a sauce for drizzling, ensuring every bite is bursting with umami goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this staple recipe is a must-have for any kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons Water (only if using cornstarch)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved.
If using honey, whisk it into the mixture for additional sweetness, adjusting to taste.
For a thicker sauce-style marinade, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Heat the marinade mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the marinade thickens, then remove from heat.
Let the marinade cool completely before using. Transfer to an airtight container for storage if not using immediately.
To use, marinate your choice of protein or vegetables for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours) in the refrigerator. Reserve some of the marinade (if not using it to marinate raw proteins) to use as a glaze during cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
