What is Yakitori Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Yakitori Sauce?

Yakitori sauce is a Japanese sauce used on meat, seafood and vegetables. Its prime ingredient is soy sauce, mixed with sake, sugar and vinegar. The result is a dark brown sauce with an almost water-thin viscosity. The flavor is sweet, salty and a touch tangy. Yakitori adds depth of flavor and is a gentle yet powerful addition to any dish.

What does Yakitori Sauce Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

soy sauce

Soy sauce is a liquid condiment and seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Traditionally it was been made with just soy, many versions and brands use wheat as well. Soy sauce is dark brown with a thin viscosity. The flavor is intensely salty and umami. Soy sauce is used to season meats, seafood and vegetables, it is also used in sauces to perk up the flavor of the food and enhance other tastes.

mirin

Mirin is a condiment used in East Asian cuisine and is a type of rice wine with a higher sugar content and lower alcohol content. It is clear with a yellowy hue and a thin viscosity. This sweet rice wine is used as a seasoning in grains, meats and vegetables. The flavor is sweet and a little bit vinegary, with a hint of alcohol.

sake

Sake is an alcoholic beverage made from rice and differs slightly from rice wine. Sake is made by fermenting the starch of rice with a fungus. The liquid result has an ABV of 15-20%. Sake is clear and may have a yellow tinge or be milky and slightly opaque. Sake varies in flavor, some are more dry, while others are sweet. It can be buttery and fruity, among other flavors. Good quality sake is smooth and can be served hot or cold. It offered in small portions and meant to be sipped on.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

brown sugar

Brown sugar comes from the sugar cane or sugar beet. It is less refined than white sugar, but a refined sugar nonetheless. Brown sugar varies in color from light brown to dark brown. Light brown sugar has a milder flavor and lower moisture content, than stronger tasting brown sugar. The taste is mildly like molasses and very sweet. The sugar comes in fine granules that clump together. Brown sugar is used in baked goods for its sweet flavor and ability to make cookies soft. It is also used in many savory dishes to balance flavors.

Yakitori Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 fl oz29.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	36kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	6g	2%
Sugars	5g	10%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	648mg	28%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Yakitori Sauce?

1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Yakitori Sauce?

1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce contains 6 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Yakitori Sauce?

1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Yakitori Sauce?

1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce?

There are 36 calories in 1 fl oz of Yakitori Sauce.