teriyaki sauce

Sweet soy marinade

Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese glaze or marinade made from soy sauce, mirin or sake, and sugar, giving it a sweet-savory flavor with characteristic shine.

The name comes from *teri* (luster) and *yaki* (grilled).

It's brushed on meat, fish, or vegetables during cooking: chicken teriyaki, salmon with teriyaki sauce.

Bottled versions are kitchen staples for quick weeknight meals.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G