teriyaki
noun
ter·i·ya·ki
ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē 
: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade
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Brush on some teriyaki sauce, then use either the oven broiler or a handheld torch to caramelize the sauce onto the meat.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
Tonight’s dinner is Japanese chicken patties wrapped in nori and pan-fried with a teriyaki glaze, bok choy from last night, and a new pot of rice.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
Pair with pepperoni pizza or noodles with teriyaki sauce.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Also look for quality ingredients without a surcharge, like the wagyu teriyaki at Yozora or New York strip at Tokyo Cowboy.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
Tonight’s dinner is Japanese chicken patties wrapped in nori and pan-fried with a teriyaki glaze, bok choy from last night, and a new pot of rice.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
Pair with pepperoni pizza or noodles with teriyaki sauce.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Also look for quality ingredients without a surcharge, like the wagyu teriyaki at Yozora or New York strip at Tokyo Cowboy.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Teriyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teriyaki. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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