Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Instructions:

  1. In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the brown sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
  3. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the liquid reduces by approximately one-quarter.
  4. To achieve a thicker glaze, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a separate small bowl to create a slurry.
  5. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and appears glossy.
  6. Whisk in the toasted sesame oil for an aromatic finish and remove from heat.