Salmon Teriyaki

Teriyaki is a misunderstood dish in the West. Order it in Japan and you will receive a piece of grilled or panfried fish enhanced with—not overpowered by—a balanced sweet-and-salty glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sake. The glaze clings to the fish, rather than swamps it, flavoring it perfectly. The same sauce can be used to create yellowtail teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, or beef teriyaki.