Teriyaki Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. water
3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
8 coin-sized slices fresh ginger root, pounded slightly to release flavor
1/4 c. plus brown sugar

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Add enough brown sugar until the marinade tastes a little too sweet (very important).
Do not eat ginger root!
A little dry drinking sherry may be added for extra flavor. May be used for beef or chicken.
Best if marinated for at least 8 hours.