This Japanese-Influenced BBQ Sauce recipe is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. With a base of soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar, this sauce is perfect for glazing grilled meats and vegetables. It adds a unique twist to your regular BBQ sauce with hints of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Give your barbecued dishes an Asian flair with this easy-to-make homemade BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Whisk the mixture well to dissolve the sugar and ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir well. Continue to simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
- Use the Japanese-Influenced BBQ Sauce to glaze grilled meats or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve any remaining sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious Japanese-Influenced BBQ creations!
