Ingredients

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½ cup soy sauce (preferably Japanese shoyu)
¼ cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spice)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Combine soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well.
Step 2: Add honey (or brown sugar) and whisk until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Stir in rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
Step 4: Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Step 5: For a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add to the sauce. Stir until thickened.
Step 6: Remove from heat, strain if desired, and let cool before transferring to a container.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Americans

Nutrition

Calories: 30
Sodium: 400mg
Protein: 1g

Keywords: Homemade Japanese BBQ Sauce Recipe