Does teriyaki sauce need cooking?

[corbin]

Hey everyone! I've been experimenting with making my own teriyaki sauce and got to wondering about the cooking part. Some recipes suggest simmering it to thicken and blend the flavors, especially to dissolve the sugar and meld the garlic and ginger beautifully. But then, I see store-bought versions that are ready to go straight from the bottle. Does homemade teriyaki sauce really need to be cooked, or can you mix the ingredients and use it as is for marinades or glazes? Keen to hear if anyone’s skipped the cooking step with success. What’s been your experience?

 

[rootme]

Hey everyone! I've been experimenting with making my own teriyaki sauce and got to wondering about the cooking part. Some recipes suggest simmering it to thicken and blend the flavors, especially to dissolve the sugar and meld the garlic and ginger beautifully. But then, I see store-bought versions that are ready to go straight from the bottle. Does homemade teriyaki sauce really need to be cooked, or can you mix the ingredients and use it as is for marinades or glazes? Keen to hear if anyone’s skipped the cooking step with success. What’s been your experience?

Homemade teriyaki sauce is more flavorful when simmered to blend the ingredients, but you can still use it straight without cooking for marinades or glazes. It depends on personal preference and time. I've done both, and they both work fine.

 

[lizasoberan]

Homemade teriyaki sauce is more flavorful when simmered to blend the ingredients, but you can still use it straight without cooking for marinades or glazes. It depends on personal preference and time. I've done both, and they both work fine.

Hey! I think teriyaki sauce doesn't necessarily need cooking, as it can be made by simply mixing together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and other flavorings. Though, some recipes may call for simmering the ingredients to thicken the sauce and enhance the flavors.

 

[chimam]

Homemade teriyaki sauce is more flavorful when simmered to blend the ingredients, but you can still use it straight without cooking for marinades or glazes. It depends on personal preference and time. I've done both, and they both work fine.

I agree! I preferred my teriyaki sauce to simmered to fully burst the flavor of your ingredients. It also yummy when the sauce is slightly thick.

 

[Angelcake123]

It actually depends on your preference. For me, I can suggest the cooked one. I think all spices taste better when they are cooked. but you can just simmer it,