There is no arguing with the fact that being healthy is the dictum nowadays as a result of numerous health problems that are rearing their heads only recently such as obesity. One can say that being healthy should have always been one of our top priorities. Nevertheless, and for better or for worse, many people are now conscious of their health and are determined to incorporate that newfound awareness into their lifestyle.
One common facet of our lifestyle where health-consciousness is most strictly observed is our diet. There was a time when the only thing that we expect from our food was to satiate our growling stomachs. That time is long foregone; now, we expect our food not only to relieve us from hunger but also to make us healthy us well. This is why even the most simple of recipes are now modified to cater to people who watch their health by watching what they eat.
One such example that has been affected by this new mindset is the teriyaki sauce recipe. A staple not only of cuisines within Japan but in almost all parts of the world, it is not surprising that the teriyaki sauce recipe has been modified countless times, which made its preparation quick and the sauce a healthy condiment for numerous courses.
This particular teriyaki sauce recipe will be quick and easy to prepare along with being healthy. It needs the following ingredients: one-fourth cup light soy sauce, one teaspoon of finely chopped ginger which can be substituted by half teaspoon of powdered ginger, one tablespoon of finely chopped garlic, two tablespoons of finely chopped green onions, one teaspoon of sweetener (the non-calorie variant), and two tablespoons of sherry.
This teriyaki sauce recipe is convenient even for big gatherings when food preparation goes on a frantic pace because it doesn’t eat much time and require much effort since it is quick and easy to prepare. Quick and easy because one will only have to mix all of the said ingredients together, and then simmer them for an hour if one wants to tone down the alcohol content. Otherwise, mixing the ingredients well is enough. If one boils the mix, be sure to let it sit for one hour. One can also chill the sauce if desired. Due to its ingredients, this teriyaki sauce recipe is not only a quick and easy one to do, it is also one that caters to health buffs for its low calorie and sugar content.
This quick and easy to prepare teriyaki sauce recipe is particularly for those who do not have much time in the kitchen and equally for those who want their diet to be healthy and free from the perennial bane of health buffs, such as calories and sugar.