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This recipe for a classic teriyaki sauce came from Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art (Kodansha International, 1980) by Shizuo Tsuji. This formula is not as sweet as the American version, but it's our favorite.

1. Bring sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Use at once, or cool, bottle, and store in the refrigerator.

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #4