Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons mirin
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced (see note ))
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instruction

  • Add the soy sauce, mirin, 5 tablespoons of water, sugar, garlic and ginger to a saucepan. Use the remaining tablespoon of water to dilute the cornstarch. Set the cornstarch slurry aside.
  • Mix the contents of the saucepan and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir and pour it into the saucepan. Stir to combine. Let the sauce cook for another 1 to 2 minutes so that the sauce thickens slightly. Turn off the heat.
  • Let the teriyaki sauce cool to room temperature before pouring it into a jar. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.