How to Cook With Teriyaki Sauce

by Allison Boelcke

Overview

Teriyaki sauce is a condiment used in Asian cuisine. It is a savory, yet sweet combination of soy sauce, ginger, rice wine and sugar that is typically paired with meat, poultry or fish. Teriyaki sauce is one of the most versatile condiments you can incorporate into your cooking--it can be used as a marinade to add flavor prior to cooking, as well as a glaze that is brushed on during the cooking process. Since teriyaki contains sugar, you have to practice caution and use small amounts to prevent the sugar from burning before the dish finishes cooking through.

Step 1

Place four pieces of meat, poultry or fish, approximately 6 to 8 oz. each, into a gallon-sized plastic storage bag. Pour in approximately 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce, then squeeze out all of the excess air from the bag and seal it closed.
Step 2

Use your hands to work the meat, poultry or fish around in the teriyaki sauce, making sure the items are evenly coated. Transfer the bag into your refrigerator and let sit undisturbed for 30 minutes to two hours.
Step 3

Remove the food item from the bag and shake them off to remove any excess marinade. Grill, bake or sauté the items over medium-high heat until they are cooked through on one side.
Step 4

Flip the food items over so the uncooked side is exposed. Use a basting brush to spread a thin, even layer of teriyaki sauce across the top. Continue heating the items and brush them with a layer of sauce every three to five minutes until they are fully cooked through.
Step 5

Transfer the teriyaki-flavored meat, poultry or fish onto a platter. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce and serve.

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4 pieces of meat, poultry or fish, approximately 6 to 8 oz. each Basting brush Gallon-sized plastic storage bag
4 pieces of meat, poultry or fish, approximately 6 to 8 oz. each
Basting brush
Gallon-sized plastic storage bag
Serve extra teriyaki sauce on the side of your finished dishes as a dipping sauce for even more flavor. Sprinkle cooked teriyaki-flavored dishes with sesame seeds to add a distinctively Asian touch, as well as more texture.
Serve extra teriyaki sauce on the side of your finished dishes as a dipping sauce for even more flavor.
Sprinkle cooked teriyaki-flavored dishes with sesame seeds to add a distinctively Asian touch, as well as more texture.
Never reuse the teriyaki sauce that the raw meat, poultry or fish marinated in unless you boil it first---it may contain harmful bacteria from being exposed to the raw food. Always let food cooked about halfway through before glazing it with teriyaki to prevent burning the sauce.
Never reuse the teriyaki sauce that the raw meat, poultry or fish marinated in unless you boil it first---it may contain harmful bacteria from being exposed to the raw food.
Always let food cooked about halfway through before glazing it with teriyaki to prevent burning the sauce.

Overview