Teriyaki Sauce for 8 people:

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce • 1/2 cup mirin • 1/4 cup sake • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 2 tablespoons water

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
3. Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
4. Serve over your favorite grilled or roasted meats, vegetables, or tofu.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving)

Calories: 100 Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 25g Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory flavor • Thick and glossy texture • Complements a variety of dishes

User Comments:

• "This teriyaki sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's so easy to make and adds so much flavor to my dishes." • "I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it on chicken, beef, and even vegetables. It's always delicious." • "This is the best teriyaki sauce I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have mirin, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine. • If you don't have sake, you can omit it or substitute with water. • To make a gluten-free version of this sauce, use tamari instead of soy sauce.