Description
Elevate your dishes with this rich and savory Black Garlic Teriyaki Sauce that combines the deep flavors of black garlic with traditional teriyaki ingredients. Perfect for glazing, marinating, or saucing up stir-fries!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cloves black garlic (mashed into a paste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove regular garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in mashed black garlic, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker consistency, add cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until glossy.
- Finish and Store: Remove from heat, cool slightly, and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Black garlic enriches the sauce with a deep umami taste.
- If mirin is unavailable, substitute with a mix of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar.
- Versatile as a glaze, marinade, or stir-fry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
