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So
versatile, teriyaki sauce can be used flavor meats, seafood, vegetables
or rice. Especially wonderful on grilled foods, teri means "glazed" and
yaki means "seared with heat."
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Used as a
marinade or seasoning, teriyaki is a Japanese sauce made with
soy sauce,
sugar, spices and wine (usually
sake or
mirin).
Ultimately versatile, teriyaki gives foods a sweet-savory flavor and a
lustrous, mahogany-colored glaze. It can be added to meats, poultry,
seafood or vegetables before, during or after cooking.
Varieties and Buying Tips
Commercially prepared teriyaki is available in several different
varieties, including original and low-sodium. Low-sodium tends to be a
little sweeter and full-bodied because extra seasonings have been added
to maintain the overall flavor.
You will also find
thicker sauces specially made for basting and glazing, or flavored
varieties with roasted garlic or honey and pineapple (these make great
dipping sauces).
It's also easy to make your own
teriyaki sauce recipe at home.
Storage Tips
Bottled teriyaki sauce should be refrigerated after opening. For the best flavor, use within three months.
Usage Tips
• Personalize commercial teriyaki marinades with fresh
lemon zest and chopped herbs like
basil and
thyme.
• Add crushed
garlic and a dash of
wasabi to marinate
salmon and
scallops.
• Mix teriyaki with
Dijon mustard and oregano and brush onto grilled
steaks or chops.
• Drizzle onto rice or canned baked beans for easy one-dish meals.
• Add teriyaki to your meatloaf mix and also use it to glaze the top.
• Use teriyaki sauce on hamburgers instead of
ketchup.
• Top pizza crust with teriyaki instead of traditional tomato sauce.
• Add to spaghetti or Asian-style noodles and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
• Mix with
sour cream for a savory dip.
Try one of our favorite teriyaki sauce recipes:
Amanda's Korean Chicken
Hibachi Style Steak
Teriyaki Mushrooms a la Steve
Suggested Pairings
beef, bell peppers, broccoli,
carrots, chicken, fish, garlic, ginger, green onions, ham, honey,
mushrooms, onions, oranges, pineapple, pork, rice, sesame seeds,
scallops, snow peas, salmon, tuna, turkey, water chestnuts
