Mark Bittmans Teriyaki Sauce Food

TERIYAKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the sake, soy sauce, mirin and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and a raft of tan foam bubbles on the surface, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, reheat until warm and runny, and drizzle over grilled, seared or broiled salmon, sablefish, yellowtail, chicken, pork, steak, tofu, eggplant, asparagus, broccoli, or summer or winter squash. Use as a seasoning to mix into meatballs or patties.

MARK BITTMAN'S TERIYAKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce and mirin in a small sauce pan.
• Cook over medium-low heat until bubbling, about 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the remaining ingredients and use immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to one day.

TERIYAKI CABBAGE STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to moderately high heat, keeping part of the grill cool for indirect grilling, and put the rack about 4 inches from the flame. Combine the soy sauce and mirin in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until the mixture begins to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the ginger, garlic, and the scallions.
• Brush the cabbage slices with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the cabbage on the cool part of the grill and close the grill cover. Cook, checking and turning occasionally, until you can pierce the leaves easily with a sharp knife, 40 to 45 minutes. When the cabbage is tender, brush it liberally with the teriyaki mixture and move it to the hotter part of the grill. Cook, turning once or twice and brushing with more of the sauce, until it's browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drizzle the cabbage with any remaining teriyaki sauce, and serve hot or warm with lemon wedges.