Protocol: Quick Soy-Ginger Glaze

Category: sauces
Tags: #weeknight #japanese-ish #glaze #low-mess
Version: v0.1 Created: 2025-12-26 Yield: ~150 g
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6–8 min
Tools: small saucepan, whisk

Goal / Why this exists

A fast stovetop glaze for chicken, salmon, tofu, roasted veg, or rice bowls.

Ingredients

• 80 g soy sauce
• 30 g mirin (or 20 g sugar + 10 g water)
• 20 g rice vinegar
• 10 g grated ginger
• 1–2 cloves garlic, microplaned (optional)
• 5 g cornstarch + 10 g water (slurry)

Method

1. Bring soy, mirin, vinegar, ginger (and garlic) to a simmer.
2. Simmer 3–5 min.
3. Whisk in slurry; simmer 1–2 min until glossy.

Success criteria

• Glossy, lightly coats a spoon, not gummy.

Variations

• Add chili flakes for heat.
• Add toasted sesame oil off-heat.

Storage

• Fridge 5 days. Rewarm gently.