Japanese Firecracker Teriyaki Sauce

Name: Japanese Firecracker Teriyaki Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 1/2 Cups, 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 medium fresh garlic cloves; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional); 1/4 teaspoon togarishi pepper (optional)

Submitted by Culinary School Dro

"A sweet and savory version of the classic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce with fresh ginger & garlic along with sesame seeds and a dash of Japanese Togarishi to give it a little kick. Easy to make and oh so delicious."

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Ready In:: 8mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1 1/2 Cups
Serves:: 1

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
2 medium fresh garlic cloves
¹⁄₃ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¹⁄₄ cup cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon togarishi pepper (optional)

directions

Mix all but sesame seeds. togarishi, cornstarch and 1/4c water in a sauce pan and begin heating.
Mix cornstarch and cold water in a cup and dissolve. Add to sauce in pan.
Heat until sauce thickens to desired thickness.
Add togarishi and sesame seeds (can substitute dash of ground red pepper if togarishi unavailable - they have several blends of togarishi at most Asian Markets and all Japanese Grocers). Leave out togarishi/peppers if desired.
Add water to thin if too thick.