What is terryake sauce?

Teriyaki sauce (照り焼きソース, _teriyakisōsu_) is a Japanese sauce used in teriyaki cooking, one of the most popular methods of cooking fish, meat and poultry in Japanese cuisine. It is a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. The word _teriyaki_ comes from _teri_ (照り), which means shine or lustre, and _yaki_ (焼き), which means grilled or broiled.

Teriyaki sauce is a relatively modern invention, dating back to the late Edo period (1603-1868). It is similar to the older and still popular _kabayaki_ sauce used to season kabayaki eel, but uses twice the amount of sugar. However, its predecessor was a mixture of soy sauce, mirin and sugar, which was popular during the Heian period.

Teriyaki sauce is used in many different dishes, including teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon, and teriyaki beef. It can also be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce.

Here is a recipe for making teriyaki sauce:

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup soy sauce

* 1/2 cup mirin

* 1/4 cup sake

* 1/4 cup brown sugar

* 1 tablespoon cornstarch

* 1 teaspoon water

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar.

2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.

4. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and whisk until the sauce has thickened.

5. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely.

Teriyaki sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.