A thick, soy sauce based glaze but packed full of savory umami flavor and a flair of sweetness to cut through it. Serve on meatloaf, slather on chicken wings, or add to any rice dish or noodles!
Add all ingredients to a small microwave-safe bowl and whisk until combined (I use like an ice cream bowl, something very small.)
Microwave for 2 minutes, in four 30-second increments. Watch closely and stir as needed. Be careful when handling. You're essentially boiling the mixture, just in the microwave. Especially if using a glass or ceramic bowl, it will get hot. Please don't burn yourself. Note 1: the bigger your bowl, the more surface area it has to heat and evaporate. So if you're using a larger bowl, it may need less time to reach the desired thickness. Note 2: the soy glaze will continue to thicken as it cools, so aim for something a little runnier than you actually prefer.