Japanese
Quick25 min
JapanMain course
Chicken teriyaki
Japanese chicken teriyaki with the classic four-part glaze of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
2 servings
25 min
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Japan
22 recipes rooted in Japan — quick weeknight options, classics, and weekend cooking from the same culinary tradition.
Fast
Quicker recipes from japan.
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Common picks from the same country.
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