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!
