Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)
  • ¼ cup Sake (Japanese Rice Wine)
  • ¼ cup Water (or low-sodium chicken stock)
  • ¼ cup packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (Cornflour)
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water

Instructions:

  1. Combine Liquids and Aromatics: Pour the soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, and brown sugar into a medium saucepan. Whisk in the grated ginger and minced garlic.
  2. Bring to a Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir consistently until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a steady simmer. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  3. Prepare the Slurry: While the sauce is simmering, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until completely smooth and cloudy.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while continuously whisking the liquid vigorously. Continue to whisk gently for 30–60 seconds until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
  5. Remove, Cool, and Store: Remove the pan from the heat immediately. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Allow the sauce to cool fully before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.