Japanese Sauces

Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients:

2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups water
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp. sesame seeds
1-1/2 tsp. grated ginger

Preparation:

Combine ingredients with a whisk. The dish can be used as a marinade at this point, for up to seven pounds of chicken, pork, beef or fish.

To make a sauce, add mixture to a saucepan and heat. Mix a small amount of cornstarch with some water and add slowly to heating mixture. Stir until thickened. Spoon over meat, or use as a condiment on hamburgers or sandwiches.

* Note: Wasabi paste is about 90-percent horseradish. Look for fresh wasabi in the produce section and grate with a very fine grater.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup light olive or vegetable oil (Do not use extra-virgin olive oil because it is too heavy.)
1 Tbs. miso paste (fermented soybean)
1 Tbs. grated wasabi
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
1 Tbs. graded apple
1-1/2 tsp. grated onion

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Liquefy. Use on salad, mashed potatoes, hot veggies and sandwiches.