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Benihana-Style Spicy Teriyaki Sauce

prep time:5 minutes
cook time:15 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
total time:50 minutes
Regular teriyaki is good, but adding ichimi togarashi (that pure Japanese chili powder) mixed with honey and ketchup takes it to another level. You make a basic teriyaki first, then stir in this pepper paste until it hits the heat level you want.
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Ingredients

For the Teriyaki Sauce Base

  • 1 cup Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup mirin
  • half a cup sake
  • half a cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1-inch piece of ginger sliced

For the Hot Pepper Paste

  • 4 tablespoons ichimi togarashi
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

Instructions

  • Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Add garlic and ginger, reduce heat to low and simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain sauce and let cool completely.
  • Mix ichimi togarashi, honey, and ketchup to form thick paste.
  • Stir half the pepper paste into cooled teriyaki sauce for medium heat, or all for extra spicy.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Leftover pepper paste can be mixed with mayo for a diablo sauce.