Yakitori Sauce Recipe

Elevate your chicken dishes with this authentic, easy-to-make Yakitori Sauce! Sweet, savory, and slightly tangy, this recipe is perfect for grilling, basting, or dipping. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a flavor explosion your taste buds will thank you for.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 113.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yakitori Sauce

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How to Make Yakitori Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon water and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soy sauce mixture.
  5. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
  7. Let the sauce cool to room temperature (about 10-15 minutes).
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The flavor will deepen over time!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

91 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g