Teriyaki Marinade Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Marinade Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 green onions, chopped

Published: March 18, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 10 minutes Serves: 1 cup Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sake
Add brown sugar and honey, whisk until sugar dissolves
Stir in garlic, ginger, and sesame oil
Add red pepper flakes and green onions
Mix well to combine all ingredients
Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 1 week
Marinate meat for at least 30 minutes before cooking
Reserve some marinade for basting during cooking
Discard used marinade to prevent cross-contamination

Special Notes

This authentic teriyaki marinade creates the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. The combination of mirin and sake gives it authentic Japanese taste. You can use this marinade on chicken, beef, salmon, or vegetables. For best results, marinate proteins for at least 30 minutes but no more than 4 hours to prevent the meat from becoming mushy. The marinade also works great as a sauce for stir-fries.