Teriyaki Marinade Recipe

2022-11-01

By Umami Samurai

Japanese Cuisine

Marinades

Make a delicious Teriyaki Marinade with this easy recipe. Using traditional Japanese ingredients, this flavorful marinade is perfect for chicken, beef or fish dishes.

Pitfalls on Teriyaki Marinade

 Balancing sweet and savory flavors: Teriyaki marinade is known for its balance of sweet and savory flavors, which can be challenging to achieve without one overpowering the other. Experimenting with different ratios of soy sauce, sugar, and other ingredients can help you find the perfect balance.

 Choosing the right meat: While teriyaki marinade can be used on a variety of meats, some meats work better than others. Pork, chicken, and salmon are good choices, as they absorb the marinade well and hold up to grilling or broiling without losing their flavor.

 Marinating time: Marinating for too long can result in the meat becoming too salty or mushy. Conversely, marinating for too little time may not allow the meat to absorb enough flavor. The ideal marinating time varies depending on the type of meat, but most recipes recommend marinating for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

 Cooking method: Teriyaki marinade is versatile and can be used with different cooking methods, but broiling or grilling tend to yield the best results. The heat helps caramelize the sugars in the marinade, creating a delicious glaze on the meat.

 Adjusting thickness: The thickness of the teriyaki marinade can impact its flavor and how well it adheres to the meat. You can adjust the thickness by adding or reducing the amount of sugar or cornstarch used in the recipe.

 Quality ingredients: Using high-quality ingredients, especially the soy sauce, can significantly impact the flavor of the marinade. Low-quality soy sauce may result in a bland or overly salty marinade, so investing in a good quality soy sauce is essential for achieving the best results.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (shoyu)

• 1/4 cup sake

• 1/4 cup mirin

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 knob of ginger, peeled and minced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch whisked with 2 tbsp water)

Instructions

1. Mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, ginger and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

3. Add cornstarch slurry while constantly whisking, let it simmer for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

5. Pour marinade over the protein of your choice (chicken, beef, fish) and let sit for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 8 hours.

6. Grill, bake or pan fry as desired.

7. Serve with rice, vegetables or as a filling for sushi rolls.

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour 15 min

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 104

Fat: 0.5 g

Saturated Fat: 0.1 g

Carbohydrates: 18.7 g

Fiber: 0.1 g

Sugar: 13 g

Protein: 7.3 g

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