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Benihana-Style Teriyaki Sauce

prep time:5 minutes
cook time:12 minutes
Cooling Time10 minutes
total time:27 minutes
A good teriyaki sauce needs the right balance of soy sauce, mirin, and sake - not just soy and sugar like a lot of recipes use. This version gets thickened with cornstarch at the end so it turns into that shiny glaze that sticks to everything instead of pooling on the plate.
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 teaspoons apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 pinch black pepper

For the Slurry

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, apple juice, ketchup, and black pepper in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk mixture until sugar mostly dissolves.
  • Heat over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until gently simmering.
  • Mix cornstarch and cold water in small bowl until completely smooth.
  • Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce.
  • Cook 1-2 minutes more, stirring constantly until thickened and glossy.
  • Let cool before using.

Notes

Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Should coat back of spoon when done.