Mark Bittman's Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with Mark Bittman's Teriyaki Sauce, a quick and versatile Japanese-inspired condiment that's rich, savory, and slightly sweet. Made with just seven simple ingredients, including soy sauce, mirin, sake (or dry sherry), and freshly grated ginger, this homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in only 15 minutes. The recipe offers the flexibility to thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, making it perfect for glazing, marinating, or dipping your favorite proteins and vegetables. With its balanced harmony of umami and sweetness, this teriyaki sauce is a must-have for weeknight dinners and is easily stored for up to a week, ensuring you always have restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Sake or Dry Sherry
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thickening)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, sake (or dry sherry), and mirin.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 6

Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using it as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.

Step 8

Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(246.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	329.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4609.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 12.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 45.9mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 474.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.8%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 82.3%