Ginger Teriyaki Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup rice wine or 1/3 cup sake
7 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
sesame seeds (toasted, to taste) (optional)

Preparation

Mix together all the ingredients in a medium heavy saucepan and heat until thickened, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps.
Remove from heat, cool slightly before using. Can be doubled and stores for a week or so in the fridge.