Learn how to make a delicious and flavorful teriyaki marinade from scratch with this homemade teriyaki marinade recipe. This marinade is perfect for grilling or marinating chicken, beef, or vegetables. Made with a blend of soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, this teriyaki marinade adds a rich and savory taste to your favorite dishes. Marinate your meat or veggies in this homemade teriyaki marinade for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors and create a juicy and tender texture. Your family and friends will love this homemade teriyaki marinade!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place your choice of meat or vegetables in a ziplock bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the teriyaki marinade over the meat or vegetables, making sure they're fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the meat or vegetables from the marinade, discarding the excess marinade.
- Grill the meat or vegetables until cooked to your desired level of doneness, flipping occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful teriyaki-marinated dish!
Interesting Facts
Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese cooking sauce made from a combination of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger.
The word 'teriyaki' comes from the Japanese words 'teri' meaning luster or shine, and 'yaki' meaning grilled or broiled.
In Japanese cuisine, teriyaki sauce is often used as a glaze for grilled or broiled meats and fish.
Teriyaki marinade adds a sweet and tangy flavor to dishes, making them more flavorful and delicious.