Sauce
Teriyaki Marinade
On December 24, 2023 by userTeriyaki marinade is a versatile and flavorful sauce that works well with a variety of proteins, such as chicken, beef, pork, or tofu. Here’s a simple and delicious teriyaki marinade recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil (if using). Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- Marinate:
- Place your choice of protein (chicken, beef, pork, tofu, etc.) in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour Marinade:
- Pour the teriyaki marinade over the protein, ensuring that it is well coated. If using a bag, squeeze out excess air before sealing.
- Marinate Time:
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate. For better flavor, you can marinate for several hours or even overnight.
- Grill, Bake, or Pan Cook:
- After marinating, you can grill, bake, or pan-cook the marinated protein until it’s cooked to your liking. You can baste with additional marinade during cooking for extra flavor.
- Garnish:
- Once cooked, garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
- Serve:
- Serve your teriyaki-marinated protein over rice, noodles, or alongside vegetables for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Remember, you can adjust the sweetness, saltiness, or any other aspect of the marinade to suit your taste. Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like pineapple juice, sesame seeds, or chili flakes for added complexity. Enjoy your homemade teriyaki-marinated dishes!