This authentic yakitori glaze captures the essence of Japanese street food with a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Made with just five simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂsake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and tamariâÂÂit reduces into a rich, glossy coating that clings beautifully to grilled meats and vegetables. The sake adds depth, while the mirin provides a delicate sweetness and shine. ItâÂÂs incredibly versatile: use it to baste chicken skewers, brush onto shrimp, or even toss with roasted carrots and broccoli for a quick weeknight side. The flavor profile is robust yet refined, making it an excellent addition to any dinner party or casual barbecue. Store leftover glaze in the fridge; it thickens as it cools and reheats easily for subsequent uses.
Yakitori Glaze
Description
This authentic yakitori glaze captures the essence of Japanese street food with a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Made with just five simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂsake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and tamariâÂÂit reduces into a rich, glossy coating that clings beautifully to grilled meats and vegetables. The sake adds depth, while the mirin provides a delicate sweetness and shine. ItâÂÂs incredibly versatile: use it to baste chicken skewers, brush onto shrimp, or even toss with roasted carrots and broccoli for a quick weeknight side. The flavor profile is robust yet refined, making it an excellent addition to any dinner party or casual barbecue. Store leftover glaze in the fridge; it thickens as it cools and reheats easily for subsequent uses.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, tamari, and grated ginger in a small saucepan.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the mixture reduces by about one-quarter and thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature before using or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 81.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2536.8mg106%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 15.4g
- Protein 3.6g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store the cooled glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It will thicken as it cools; stir well before using.
Usage: This glaze is best applied during the last few minutes of grilling to prevent burning due to the sugar content. Brush it onto chicken skewers, shrimp, fish fillets, or vegetables.
Substitution: If you cannot find mirin, you can substitute with a mixture of dry white wine and a little honey or sugar. For sake, dry sherry is an acceptable alternative.
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 1 3/4 cups of glaze.
