Food Lens · Condiments
Teriyaki sauce
Sweet, salty, and glossy, with a savory soy backbone and a light caramelized note when cooked.
Lens analyzedTeriyaki sauce is a glossy, sweet-savory sauce built on soy sauce, sugar, and mirin or sake, used both as a marinade and a glaze that caramelizes under heat. Bottled versions are a common shortcut for the Japanese cooking technique of the same name.
Where it comes from
Teriyaki as a cooking method — grilling or broiling with a soy-and-sugar glaze — comes from Japanese cuisine, and bottled teriyaki sauce became a supermarket staple in North America as the technique was adapted for quick home cooking.
Buying it
Check the label for sugar content and thickness, since some bottled versions are much sweeter or syrupier than a traditional glaze. Look for soy sauce and mirin or rice wine near the top of the ingredient list for a more traditional flavor.
Storing it
Once opened, keep the bottle sealed and refrigerated, where it holds for a long time thanks to its salt and sugar content. Give it a shake before using, since ingredients can separate.
Keeps about 1 year in the fridge.
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