What is teriyaki?

Teriyaki · Japanese

Japanese glaze of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar, cooked until glossy on grilled or seared food.

What it tastes like

Sweet, salty and shiny, sticky and caramelized at the edges. Comfort food in glaze form.

Where you’ll see it

On chicken, salmon, beef and burgers at Japanese and fusion restaurants.

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