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Soy glaze recipe

Simple Soy Sauce and Mirin Glaze

This quick and flavorful Japanese-style glaze combines equal parts soy sauce and mirin, simmered until thickened into a glossy, umami-rich sauce. Ideal for brushing onto grilled salmon, chicken, tofu, or vegetables, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory in just minutes.
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Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 2 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of mirin.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat.
  3. Let it simmer gently until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly, forming a glossy glaze. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Once thickened to a glaze consistency, remove from heat and use immediately or store for later use.

Notes

This glaze is ideal for brushing onto grilled or pan-seared salmon, chicken, or vegetables.
Be careful not to over-reduce, as the glaze can burn or become too sticky.