If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisines, then this is a must-have ingredient in your kitchen pantry! After all, Teriyaki sauce is one of the most important sauces in Japanese dishes. Teriyaki sauce literally means luster and grill, as ‘teri’ means luster and ‘yaki’ means grill or broil. It is usually used to add amber-colored gloss and its salty-sweet flavor to grilled meats and vegetables.
The usage of teriyaki sauce is not limited to grilling only. You can also use it for stir-frying, as a dipping sauce or adding it into burgers and sandwiches! Just a few dollops of this sauce can make a huge difference in your dishes! Traditionally, Teriyaki sauce is only made with three ingredients which are sugar, soy sauce and mirin. However, there are many versions and additional ingredients to Teriyaki sauce nowadays to enhance its taste, and to make it accepted as Halal.
Here are some of the best Teriyaki sauces you can have in Malaysia!
1. Kewpie Teriyaki Sauce
Kewpie Teriyaki Sauce is mostly used to marinade meat and is also used in stir-fries and braises. This sauce is thick and works well as a glaze on rice dishes, beef, noodles, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki, among other things. You can use the sauce to make Teriyaki chicken, beef, fish, or vegetables in the style of a restaurant.
Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Soysauce, Vinegar, Soybean oil, Thickener (1422, 415), Chicken powder, Salt, Onion powder, Flavor enhancers (621, 631, 627), Caramel color 150d, Garlic powder, Yeast extract, Ginger powder, Preservatives (202, 385).
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 1 Liter
Halal: Yes
Price: RM16.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. AjiDo Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
AjiDo Japanese Teriyaki Sauce begins with a lovely sweet and sour taste, then transitions to a refreshing savoury flavour. This teriyaki sauce is packed with a delicious umami flavour! It is a must try if you want a restaurant-quality Japanese meal at home! It’s used by more than 50 Japanese restaurants and western food restaurants in Malaysia.
Ingredients: Soy Sauce, Water, Sucrose, Vinegar, Corn Starch, Salt, Dark Soy Sauce, Honey, Bonito Powder, Vitamin C, Color (Grape Skin Extract), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavour Enhancer (E621 & E635) and Preservatives (E202 & E223).
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 400 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM14.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Hinode Teriyaki Sauce
Hinode Teriyaki Sauce is a common ingredient in many Asian kitchens. It’s a Japanese dish created with soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and sake. Teriyaki sauce is also a major flavouring component in everyone’s favourite yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) sticks, giving them their signature sweet-salty flavour and ensuring a delicious finish.
Ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Soy Sauce (Salt, Soybean, Wheat, E211), Sugar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, E621, E150c, Vinegar, E635, Xanthan Gum.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 400 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM11.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Yamasa Teriyaki Sauce
Yamasa Teriyaki sauce is prepared with naturally brewed soy sauce, sugar, and selected seasonings and imported from Japan. This sauce can be used to marinate a variety of meals, including chicken, beef, and salmon. It can also be used as a standalone dipping sauce and a BBQ basting sauce
.Ingredients: Soy Sauce, Water, Sugars, Alcohol, Msg, Salt, Spices Extract
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 300 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM11.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Lee Kum Kee Teriyaki Marinade Sauce
Lee Kum Kee Teriyaki Marinade Sauce pairs well with a variety of food. You can use it for pan-frying, stir-frying, baking, and grilling many kinds of food. This teriyaki marinade is a sweet-tasting sauce made with soy sauce and sesame seeds.
Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Brown Sugar, Fermented Soybean Paste (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour), Soy Sauce (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour), Honey, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt), Malt Syrup (Rice, Barley Malt), Tomato Paste, Sesame Seeds, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Garlic, Flavour Enhancers (Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium 5′-Inosinate, Disodium 5′-Guanylate), Salt, Colours (Plain Caramel, Allura Red AC). Contains Soybeans, Wheat, Barley.
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 250 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM9.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Kikkoman Thick Teriyaki Sauce
Kikkoman Thick Teriyaki Sauce is perfect for stir-frying and grilling. For a beautifully flavorful result, brush a large amount of Teriyaki sweet onto steaks, chicken pieces, or shellfish during the last few minutes of cooking time. Also works well as a gourmet meat, fish, and vegetable dip.
Ingredients: Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Wine (Contains Sulphur Dioxide), Sugar, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Spice Extracts, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 290 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM16.88
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Otafuku Teriyaki Sauce
Otafuku Teriyaki Sauce is great for topping tonkatsu cutlets and burgers, as well as pouring over savoury pancakes and fried meat dishes like Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. Likes a thick, rich, sweet/savory flavour. It has an umami profile for a flavour that’s a bit sweet, a little salty, and a whole lot of fantastic!
Ingredients: Soy Sauce (Wheat, Soybean from Japan), Saccharides (Sugar, Mizuame Starch Syrup), Mirin (Alcohol), Kombu Kelp, Ginger, Thickener (Processed Starch, Tamarind). Also contains Wheat, Soybeans.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 230 ml and 2.4 Liter
Price: RM8.99 (230 ml bottle)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. JS Teriyaki Sauce
One of the most versatile seasonings you should have in your kitchen is JS Teriyaki Sauce. This Teriyaki sauce has a balanced, mild flavour profile with ginger, garlic, and a hint of sweetness. You can use it to make a lot of Japanese cuisines such as yakitori, grilled eel and more!
Ingredients: Not Stated
Country of Origin: Not Stated
Size Available: 330 ml
Price: RM5.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Yakitoriya Teriyaki Sauce
Yakitoriya Teriyaki Sauce is a sauce seasoned by a Penang-based senior Japanese chef. All of its ingredients come from Japan, except the sugar. It has a sweet and mellow flavor which can compliment a lot of dishes, especially Japanese dishes.
Ingredients: Not Stated
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 330 ml
Price: RM12.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Shine Teriyaki Sauce
Shine Teriyaki Sauce is a fragrant Teriyaki sauce that is made in Malaysia using specially formulated Japan’s Teriyaki recipe. It has a rich, umami flavour with a balanced savory taste. You can pair and use this sauce in Japanese cuisines or as a marinade. Plus, this Teriyaki sauce is suitable for vegetarians.
Ingredients: Caramel, Fine Salt, Soy Protein, Flour, Coconut Nectar, Coconut Water And Permitted Preservative.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 325 ml
Halal: Yes
Price: RM13.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Tips on using Teriyaki sauce:
- Teriyaki sauce can handle high heat during a quick turn in a wok.
- Lather it on cooked meat or poultry and bake it at lower heat for a few minutes for glazing.
- If you’re using this sauce as a marinate, drain, and wipe off the excess before putting the meat or poultry in the oven or griller.
- Take note of the presence of alcohol. (Certain Teriyaki sauces contain alcohol which is not suitable for the Muslims).
- Sugar content. (Higher sugar content means that the teriyaki sauce burns easily, so this type of Teriyaki sauce is better to be used as glazing or with lower temperatures).
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