Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Homemade Hooplah from homemadehooplah.com
Introduction
Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese sauce that is used as a marinade or as a dipping sauce. It is made with a combination of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, which is a sweet rice wine. This sauce is usually thin and runny, but with the addition of some cream, it can become creamy and rich. In this article, we will be sharing a recipe for creamy teriyaki sauce that is perfect for adding to chicken, beef, or fish dishes.
Ingredients
To make creamy teriyaki sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is a staple ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water that is fermented for several months. Soy sauce adds a rich umami flavor to dishes and is a key ingredient in teriyaki sauce.
Mirin
Mirin is a sweet rice wine that is used in Japanese cooking. It adds a sweet and tangy flavor to dishes and is often used in marinades and sauces.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is used in this recipe to add sweetness and depth of flavor to the teriyaki sauce. It also helps to thicken the sauce.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent in this recipe. It helps to give the sauce a smooth and creamy texture.
Water
Water is used to dissolve the cornstarch and to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick.
Heavy Cream
Heavy cream is used to add richness and creaminess to the teriyaki sauce. It also helps to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce.
Garlic and Ginger
Garlic and ginger are added to the teriyaki sauce for flavor. Garlic adds a savory note while ginger adds a slightly spicy and sweet flavor.
Instructions
To make creamy teriyaki sauce, follow these steps:
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
Use the sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Creamy teriyaki sauce is a high-calorie sauce due to the addition of heavy cream. One serving of this sauce (2 tablespoons) contains approximately:
120 calories
9 grams of fat
8 grams of carbohydrates
2 grams of protein
1 gram of fiber
6 grams of sugar
650 milligrams of sodium
Health Benefits
While creamy teriyaki sauce is not the healthiest sauce, it does contain some beneficial ingredients. Soy sauce contains antioxidants and may help to lower cholesterol levels. Garlic and ginger both have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to boost the immune system. However, due to the high calorie and sodium content of this sauce, it should be consumed in moderation.
