The Real Teriyaki

The original 'teriyaki' that comes to my mind is a fish dish. There is hardly any sauce on it to speak of, and instead, the fish is basted while it grills as the word teriyaki (glazed grilled) implies. As with any grilled meat that requires basting, teriyaki dishes are a labor of love that requires attention and careful timing by the cook. The soy-based glaze has a hint of sweetness to it, but it's really nothing like the 'teriyaki' dishes in many Japanese restaurants in the US. Those dishes with hastily cooked meats coated in that thick, sweet sauce in the US are second generation dishes, adapted from the original for convenience. The American teriyaki is dynamic and often tasty in their own right, but sometimes, I crave the real teriyaki...

To nurse my craving, I can just head over to Kiss, but this weekend, I think I'll tackle the task myself, because...

I'm going fishing! I've actually never been fishing in my adult life, so it'll be an adventure for sure. My grandfather and my cousins were and still are avid fishermen, so maybe my fishing heritage will come out and I'll come home with tons to teriyaki!