Ayako's Teriyaki Marinade
1/2 c. Japanese soy sauce (ex.
Kikkoman)
1/2 c. mirin (seasoned sake) or sake
1/8 - 1/3 c. sugar (depending on how
sweet you like it)
1 inch square of ginger root, finely
grated
2-4 tbsp. sesame oil (Chinese style)
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 - 2 lbs. fish (your choice), chicken, beef or
pork in serving size pieces
Mix together first 5 ingredients saving 1/4 cup. Put fish or meat in bowl and pour marinade over. Turn occasionally to coat everything well. Marinate fish 1/2 - 1 hour, chicken 4-24 hours, pork 4-24 hours and beef 24-36 hours. Grill meat, basting occasionally with marinade sauce. Take 1/4 cup of unused marinade. Add 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch and heat until it thickens into a clear glaze. Pour over grilled meat.