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Mark Bittman's Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Homemade teriyaki sauce in just 7 minutes? Yes, please! Skip the store-bought stuff and make this incredibly flavorful sauce from scratch. Perfect for marinating chicken and pork, or as a delicious dipping sauce for your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver big on taste.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 175.6 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mark Bittman's Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 0 scallions
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

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How to Make Mark Bittman's Teriyaki Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup mirin.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  4. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Use immediately for grilling, marinating, or as a dipping sauce. Alternatively, cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

365 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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