Rich Teriyaki Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this rich teriyaki marinade, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Crafted with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and mirin, this versatile marinade is enhanced by the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic, the nuttiness of sesame oil, and the brightness of rice vinegar. Thickened to a luscious consistency with a cornstarch slurry, it clings effortlessly to meats, seafood, tofu, or veggies, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy homemade teriyaki sauce can be prepared ahead and stored for convenience. Sprinkle on toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of depth and texture, and get ready to transform your favorite dishes into restaurant-quality creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, mirin, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Whisk together until the sugar is fully dissolved, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. This will help thicken the marinade.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture and stir well to combine.
Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly to a glossy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the marinade to cool to room temperature before using.
Use the marinade immediately for your favorite meats, seafood, tofu, or vegetables, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
For an extra touch, garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4626 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
