Salmon - Soy Mustard Glaze - CI

By mariannefeldman

SOY-MUSTARD GLAZE

Makes about 1/2 cup. Published January 1, 2011. From Cook's Illustrated.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
Our soy-mustard glaze complemented the fatty salmon and stuck to the fish thanks to a little cornstarch, which we sprinkled, along with brown sugar and salt, onto the exterior of the glazed salmon.

Mirin, a sweet Japanese rice wine, can be found in Asian markets and the international section of most supermarkets.

see salmon, glazed for cooking

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (see note)
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk ingredients together in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat; simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.