Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
Japanese Teriyaki Sauce blends salty soy with the gentle sweetness of mirin and a hint of sugar, rounded out by the subtle depth of sake. It’s glossy, balanced, and ideal for brushing over grilled meats, drizzling on rice bowls, or finishing stir-fries. Serve when you want a quick, restaurant-style glaze with authentic flavor.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Use immediately, or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator.
- Calories 63.95 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.07 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 567.79 mg High
- Fiber 0.11 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 222.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Japanese Teriyaki Sauce is a Japanese side dish recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Mirin, Sake, Soy Sauce, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 63.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Teriyaki Sauce?
- It is a Japanese sauce recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Japanese Teriyaki Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Mirin, Sake, Soy Sauce, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Teriyaki Sauce?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 63.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Teriyaki Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
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