Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Marinade:

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup teriyaki marinade
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Marinade:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sake, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
2. Add the meat or tofu to the marinade and stir to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

For the Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki marinade, pineapple juice, orange juice, cornstarch, and water.
2. Bring the sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Grill, pan-fry, or bake the marinated meat or tofu according to the desired method.
2. Brush the meat or tofu with the teriyaki sauce during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200 per serving
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory
• Japanese flavors
• Versatile marinade and sauce

User Comments:

• "This marinade is so flavorful and makes the chicken so tender."
• "The teriyaki sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and salty."
• "I love using this marinade for both chicken and tofu."
• "This is my go-to teriyaki recipe."
• "The sauce thickens up nicely and coats the meat evenly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have mirin, you can substitute sweet white wine or dry sherry.
• You can also use brown rice syrup or maple syrup instead of honey.
• For a thicker sauce, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch.
• Be careful not to overcook the sauce, as it will become thick and sticky.