Cooking At Home Professionally

Here’s a classic recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce:

Ingredients:
– 1 cup soy sauce
– 1/2 cup mirin
– 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce Base:
– In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugars.

2. Add Aromatics:
– Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. These ingredients will infuse the sauce with rich flavors.

3. Simmer and Reduce:
– Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by about half. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

4. Thicken the Sauce:
– In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

5. Finish with Sesame Oil:
– Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil. This will add a delightful nutty aroma to the sauce.

6. Cool and Store:
– Allow the teriyaki sauce to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container or bottle. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
– Use your homemade teriyaki sauce as a marinade for meats, a glaze for grilled dishes, or a dipping sauce for sushi, stir-fries, and more. Enjoy your delicious, professional-quality teriyaki sauce!

This recipe should yield about 2 cups of teriyaki sauce. Adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your taste by adding more sugar or soy sauce if needed. You can also add crushed red chili peppers to add a spicy element too!