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Teriyaki Sauce from Ivan Orkin

A stupid easy, incredibly tasty Teriyaki Sauce that goes well with beef, chicken, fish and pork. From Ivan Orkinā€˜s new book, The Gaijin Cookbook.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: beef, ivan orkin, japanese food, teriyaki sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Sake
  • 1/4 Cup Mirin Sweet cooking wine
  • 1/4 Cup Soy sauce Kikkoman is perfect, but any all-purpose soy sauce will work
  • 1/4 Cup Oyster Sauce Repeat after me Lee Kum Kee, woman and little boy in a boat on the label
  • 1 Tbsp sugar Granulated or raw

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together until sugar dissolves. Store in refrigerator. Keeps for min of a couple of weeks.
  • This sauce is not a marinade. Cook protein by your method of choice. Cook your steak or chicken using your favorite method.
  • Pour teriyaki sauce until a small skillet. Over medium heat cook sauce until it reduces and seems syrupy. Approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Drizzle sauce over your main and enjoy! Serve sauce on the side for anyone who needs to help.