This glossy, savory-sweet sauce comes together in one saucepan with just a short simmer, no fuss required. Mirin and sake bring gentle sweetness and depth, while a touch of sugar rounds out the flavor into that unmistakable sticky-sweet glaze you want on stir-fries, noodles, or roasted veggies. Cooking it down for a few minutes concentrates everything into a thick, spoon-coating consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're tossing it with. It keeps well in the fridge for weeks, so it's worth making a batch to have on hand for quick weeknight dinners. This one is a great fit for a vegan kitchen and earns a permanent spot in the sauce rotation.
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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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