Ginger Teriyaki Marinade

This is a great teriyaki from Nina Simonds Spices of Life. We love it on salmon (brushed on toward the end of cooking) It is sticky, glaze-y, sweet and hot.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 cup or so

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup rice wine or 1⁄3 cup sake
• 7  tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  minced fresh ginger
• 1  teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
•  sesame seeds (toasted, to taste) (optional)

Directions

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a medium heavy saucepan and heat until thickened, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.
2. Remove from heat, cool slightly before using. Can be doubled and stores for a week or so in the fridge.