Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| soy sauce | 120ml |
| mirin | 60ml |
| sake (or dry sherry) | 2 tbsp |
| brown sugar | 3 tbsp |
| fresh ginger (grated) | 1 tbsp |
| garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water | 1 tbsp |
Teriyaki Glaze Recipe
Teriyaki Glaze recipe for BBQ. Japanese style. Ready in 10 minutes. Pairs with Chicken, salmon, prawns, pork belly, vegetables. Step-by-step instructions.
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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Quick Answer
Teriyaki Glaze: 120ml soy sauce, 60ml mirin, 2 tbsp sake (or dry sherry)... Ready in 10 minutes. Pairs with Chicken, salmon, prawns, pork belly, vegetables.
Method
Combine soy, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cornflour mixture and cook until thickened (1-2 minutes).
Prep time: 10 minutes
Pairs With
Chicken, salmon, prawns, pork belly, vegetables.
Apply as a glaze in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking — the sugar burns if applied too early. Reserve some for serving. The glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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What does teriyaki glaze go with?
Chicken, salmon, prawns, pork belly, vegetables.
How long does teriyaki glaze take to make?
10 minutes. Apply as a glaze in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking — the sugar burns if applied too early.
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