Easy Yakiniku Sauce for Grilled Meat
A Japanese BBQ Yakiniku sauce, featuring soy sauce, mirin, and sesame, offers a perfect marinade or dipping accompaniment for grilled dishes.
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Instructions
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Chop 1 garlic clove.
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Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and the chopped garlic in a small saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Allow the sauce to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Optionally, strain the sauce to remove garlic pieces.
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Stir 1 1/2 teaspoons ground roasted white sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon whole roasted sesame seeds into the cooled sauce.
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Serve as a dipping sauce or pour over meats and vegetables.