CLASSIC TERIYAKI SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.2. Remove from the heat and let cool before using as a glaze or as a sauce for serving. The sauce will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.Makes about 1 1/2 cups