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Teriyaki Sauce

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"Using the Japanese sake and mirin wines (available in most Asian markets), this teriyaki sauce recipe is simple and sweet. Use as a sauce or marinade for chicken, fish or other meat." — Kevin

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Original recipe makes 0.5 cup Change Servings

1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup sake

2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon white sugar

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Directions

Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Can be used immediately or cooled and refrigerated.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 27, 2003

This recipe is excellent. I needed a basting sauce so thickened it with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water. It thickened to just the right consistency.

—KRICHARD55

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 15, 2007

I decided to try this sauce and was very dissapointed with the taste espcially after seeing the great ratings it received. Initially I followed the recipe to the letter except i used reduced sodium soy sauce and it was still way too salty! I ended up doctoring it up by adding quite a bit of water,pineapple orange juice, and sugar to cut the saltiness. As other reviewers suggested i also added pressed garlic and ginger for flavor. Thanks but I think i'll keeping looking.

—DODSONJT

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Aug 22, 2005

This is an excellent sauce. Easy & better than store bought. If you don't have sake use extra mirin.

—chibiharuka

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Jan 18, 2007

Very easy and very tastey! The second time I made it I added a pressed clove of garlic and tablespoon of grated ginger to make it my own. It's great the way it is and easy to modify to suit your taste.***I have made this recipe so many times now. It is so quick and full of flavor. It's great for any recipe that calls for teriyaki sauce.

—Keilypie

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Sep 23, 2007

I hate when people rate a recipe when they have changed the recipe even slightly. Try the recipe first to the letter, then rate it. If you try a recipe and change it, AND dont like it... DONT rate it... This was excellent. To thicken it I used cornstarch and water. Go slow though, you dont want it too thick!

—Lady Pamela

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Nov 30, 2010

I must say, living here in Hawaii, I have never heard of a Teriyaki Sauce without fresh ginger and garlic! The recipe we use is 1:1 soy sauce and sugar (or splenda if you prefer). Grate the ginger and garlic to taste (more garlic than ginger) and add a splash of mirin. Cook until dissolved. We marinate chicken, beef and even pork in this sauce and it is wonderful. Sesame seeds are often added as well.

—NonnaTia

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Dec 04, 2006

Excellent! My husband cooked with this sauce...not only did it taste better than anything I tasted in a restaurant but he said it was very easy. He added corn starch/water mixture to thicken sauce and it was wonderful on steak.

—eBethany

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Feb 07, 2005

My husband is a diabetic so I made this recipe and subbed 1 T agave nectar ( a diabetic sugar substitute) for the sugar and it came out just fine. Thanks, Kevin

—MEGB1

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Nutrition

Calories
57 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
7.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
902 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Teriyaki Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 57
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 902mg 36 %
** Potassium 35mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 6.5g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.