Description
Elevate your dishes with this umami-rich Black Garlic Teriyaki Sauce recipe. The deep, complex flavors of black garlic combined with traditional teriyaki ingredients create a versatile sauce perfect for marinating, dipping, or drizzling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake or rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cloves black garlic, mashed into a paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake or rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate black garlic paste, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer to meld flavors.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This sauce complements grilled meats, roasted veggies, and stir-fries.
- For a sweeter taste, increase brown sugar by 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
