Caramelized and sweet; no wonder many Americans love it. Serve with plain short-grain brown or white rice. Other proteins you can use: boneless turkey thighs, pork chops, tuna steaks, sirloin steaks.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: About 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ⁄ 3 cup soy sauce

• 1 ⁄ 3 cup sake, white wine, or water

• 1 ⁄ 3 cup mirin, or 3 tablespoons honey mixed with …