Teriyaki Tuesday
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There are few things in this world that have distinction in the Man’s cooking world. Most flavors and smells seem to blend with time into a mass of organics all of which resemble Garlic and Meat. Teriyaki on the other hand is completely different. Hints of sweet and sharp flavors blend with citrus in a truly masculine oder and flavor that says to anyone around, “LETS EAT!”
The sauce it’s self is where most of the flavor comes from. Ginger and Sugar provide the Highs while a simple soy sauce establishes the base flavor of the meal.
Teriyaki is mostly associated with pork and chicken because, lets face it, everything tastes like chicken. Teriyaki provides a way for rice, chicken, pork, some fish, and others to stand out against their history of bland taste and become something to remember.
This is a perfect GUY recipe because it really is simple, with a complex taste.
Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce.
Ingredients:
1 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
3 cloves of fresh garlic (large cloves)
1 piece of fresh ginger (approx. same size as garlic clove)
peel and chop/blend/mince garlic and ginger as fine or as corse as suits you. My preference is a nearly paste like mix that will blend well in the soy sauce. Heat soy sauce to hot. Blend in garlic and ginger. Add sugar to thicken mixture. Add more soy sauce to thin mixture. See the photograph above to see my preference to a thick, brush on (Bar-b-que style) sauce. Thin with soy sauce to use as a pre-cook marinade for pork and chicken.
Teriyaki sauce keeps well when refrigerated and can be made in advance for large events.
Having guests? in 15 minutes you can have the dish above ready for two or four. Minute Rice prepared as directed. Boneless Chicken Breast sliced and lightly fried. Salad Mix (oil and vinegar dressing) and a fresh cut orange slice for each plate.
Not only will you win well needed Parental Points if her folks are coming over, but this meal is impressive enough to win a third base run on the first date.
Lets Eat.