This glossy, deeply savory sauce comes together in one small saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples. Mirin and sake bring gentle sweetness and depth, while a touch of sugar helps the whole thing reduce into that signature sticky, spoon-coating glaze. A gentle simmer is all it takes to concentrate the flavors — six to eight minutes on the stove, and you've got a sauce that clings beautifully to the back of a spoon and leaves a clean line when you drag a finger through it. It's endlessly useful brushed over grilled chicken, tossed with stir-fried vegetables, or drizzled over a rice bowl, and it keeps well in the fridge for whenever the craving hits. This version is a great fit for a gluten free kitchen, so you can whisk it up and use it with total confidence.
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Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about one-third and coats the back of a spoon — a finger drawn through the coating should leave a clean line.
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