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Name: Yakiniku Sauce

Summary: A sweet, savory, and umami-rich Japanese barbecue sauce perfect for dipping, marinating, or glazing grilled meats and vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: sause
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds in a small saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the flavors meld, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  6. Serve as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze.

Notes

Notes:
Adjust sweetness by adding more mirin or honey.
For a spicy variation, stir in 1 teaspoon gochujang or ½ teaspoon chili flakes.
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.