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Teriyaki

Verb / ˌterɪˈjɑ:ki: / Another word for teriyaki — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique where meat or fish is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and then grilled or broiled.

Synonyms & similar words

ginger garlic honey mirin sake grilled marinated broiled barbecued cooked flavored seasoned glazed saucy

Example sentences

  1. I made teriyaki salmon for dinner last night and it was delicious.
  2. My mom always orders teriyaki beef skewers when we go out for Japanese food.
  3. I like to add teriyaki sauce to my stir-fry for extra flavor.
  4. The teriyaki marinade makes this chicken so flavorful.
  5. We had teriyaki burgers at the barbecue and they were a hit.

Quotes

  • "I love teriyaki sauce. It's my favorite thing in the world." - Chrissy Teigen
  • "I'm pretty good at making stir-fry. But teriyaki chicken is one of my specialties." - Nina Dobrev
  • "Teriyaki is my go-to sauce for everything." - Gwyneth Paltrow

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