teriyaki

noun

ter·​i·​ya·​ki ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē How to pronounce teriyaki (audio)
: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade

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Ingredients: For the teriyaki sauce: Subscribe to The Week Escape your echo chamber. The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024 Teriyaki Madness’s menu features teriyaki made with a variety of proteins, such as chicken, tofu, steak and salmon. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024 Brush on some teriyaki sauce, then use either the oven broiler or a handheld torch to caramelize the sauce onto the meat. Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024 Tonight’s dinner is Japanese chicken patties wrapped in nori and pan-fried with a teriyaki glaze, bok choy from last night, and a new pot of rice. Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teriyaki 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from teri glaze + yaki broiling

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teriyaki was in 1901

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“Teriyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teriyaki. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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