Delicious Japanese-Influenced BBQ Sauce Recipe

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

1. 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).
2. Whisk the mixture well to dissolve the sugar and ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
5. 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.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
7. Use the Japanese-Influenced BBQ Sauce to glaze grilled meats or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking.
8. Serve any remaining sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.
9. Enjoy your delicious Japanese-Influenced BBQ creations!

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