Yakiniku Sauce
Yakiniku sauce is a savory-sweet Japanese dipping sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, finished with garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. It's the essential condiment for grilled steak and BBQ.
Yakiniku sauce is a savory-sweet Japanese dipping sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, finished with garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. It's the essential condiment for grilled steak and BBQ.


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In a small saucepan, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, minced shallot, minced ginger, white sugar, sesame seeds, and white vinegar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the sauce for about 10 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
Serve as a dipping sauce with grilled steak or your favorite protein.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. No reheating needed; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Yes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.
Substitute with honey or agave nectar at a 1:1 ratio, or use 1 tbsp sake mixed with 1 tbsp sugar.
Only if you use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
Yes. Keep ingredient proportions the same and double or halve the batch as needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature in a small bowl alongside grilled steak, beef, or vegetables.