Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin
• 0.25 cup Sake (cooking sake)
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Whisk ingredients together until the brown sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.

5. 5

   For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then whisk into the simmering sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until desired consistency.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.