Mall Food Court Chicken Teriyaki At Home | The BEST Sarku Japan Copycat Recipe

[@codytriesstuff]

I'm sorry for the loud pop at the end of this video if you made it that far god bless your heart and I'm sorry I wronged you I don't know where that thing came from but I promise I will exact revenge on it for you.

[@439530]

🤣😂😂🤣

[@PoeLemic]

Yeah, thanks for trying to remove in future. It tings real loud and wakes my dogs up, as I was watching it late at night for next night's cook. But, hey, subbing anyway.

[@PoeLemic]

@Cody ... What does she say at 5:44 ? I hear the second part, but not the first part ... When he asks her how it is and is it close? Does she says, "Iven gus". Or what was that?

[@andthentherewas.x5361]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@codytriesstuff]

@@PoeLemic hahaha i believe it was a mouth full “i think so”

[@itsGdublan]

Glad I’m not the only one craving this place during the shutdown

[@codytriesstuff]

Lol you are not alone! Tbh I was always craving it before the shutdown too...

[@CMBDIA]

I was like, let me swing by the mall yesterday and... no theyre closed. Thought the chinese never close and now im here

[@Jennyscoress]

My boyfriend and I thought we were the only ones. We’ve been stalking locations to see if they’ve opened, nothing. 😭 Will be definitely trying this!

[@itsGdublan]

@@Jennyscoress Smh you’re one of those people. Why did you feel the need to tell us you had a boyfriend lmao

[@Jennyscoress]

itsGdublan not really sure why the fuck it matters to you. You must be lonely. 😉

[@ophidian4013]

I had my doubts about making this. But I did it. And oh my goodness. SPOT ON. The taste the texture, just like sarku.

[@Katcom111]

I have worked at Sarku and the teriyaki sauce in a bag. To make fried rice you gotta ratio out the rice. Of course you need to add water, add soybean oil, soy sauce then add the frozen peas and carrots. Let it cook in the rice cooker.

[@mikeshepard3602]

Ugh...I am sooo craving Sarku right now. Excellent video, thank you.

[@ThePaperBoy187]

I nvr stop craving it. Even after I just got done eating it😂

[@DavidPineda_]

bro sarku japans food gives me such nostalgia; thanks for the recipe!

[@codytriesstuff]

Red Tomato no doubt tomato!!! I can still remember reaching up for a toothpick of chicken as a kid. Hope you love it homie lmk if it works out for you.

[@BrittanyHale]

This sauce recipe at the end is so good I could almost eat it by itself. Lmao I didn’t but it’s so damn good. Saved this recipe so I can make it for my family and I subscribed ❤️

[@codytriesstuff]

Thanks so much Brittany! So stoked you guys are enjoying it. Warms my heart.

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

Bro! A fellow kid from the 90s getting samples and eating that delicious Sarku teriyaki chicken was always my favorite at the mall! ❤ was just searching how I can make it on my new Japanese cooktop so I’m ready to try it!!! Thank you so much bro! ❤❤❤❤ from one 90s mall kid to another! Great memories!

[@TheRealAndyB.]

Cody thanks for this amazing video. I followed and mine came very closed. Keep it up the great job!!!!!!

[@codytriesstuff]

A Borja amazing news!!! That made my night to hear. Hope you really enjoyed it!

[@TheRealAndyB.]

Cody Tries Stuff thanks again. Is getting better. I’m planning to do it again this weekend for my kids. They really love the mall chicken, and with the mall closed all they are asking is for chicken mall. Once again thanks for this amazing video. Andy.

[@TheRealAndyB.]

One year later. I mastered the sauce. Thanks to you. Million thanks. Andy

[@PoeLemic]

@@TheRealAndyB. Hey, since you mastered the sauce, could you post your exact ingredients? I'm a new cook and don't have the skills eitehr of you do. Be nice to have exact measurements. Thanks -- if you don't mind.

[@saiconks]

Dude! What the hell? Awesome. Honey did the trick for the Sarku taste!!! Yay!!!

[@codytriesstuff]

Ketan Shah helllll yeah Ketan stoked it worked out for you!!! I just got this stuff “Mikes Hot Honey” thats like infused with chiles and im gonna try to use that next time I make this recipe for a lil extra kicky.

[@5baddddd]

Appreciate how detailed and determined you were to make this. Thank you for sharing! God Bless.

[@codytriesstuff]

Thank you so much for the kind comment Shavonne! Really tried to get it to a good place or itd just be a dish that made me miss sarku even more. Hope you enjoy! Cheers.

[@Rahul-ce3no]

Came for the recipe but have to give a shout out for "she does not tolerate any bs!" Love it!

[@codytriesstuff]

Hahahahaha thank you. It is very true. Call outs are frequent and thorough.

[@Emily-ig1fj]

I love the video! Excellent narration, you have quite a bit of charisma! Keep up the good work, you've earned a sub!

[@codytriesstuff]

Hey that means the world to me! Work my little keester off on these vids so comments like this help me get out of bed in the morning. You’re a sweet treat and I appreciate you.

[@sandiegoville]

Amazing! Great replication recipe for a classic mall food. I remember eating hundreds of free samples of this.

[@codytriesstuff]

SanDiegoVille its the best! I hope it lasts longer than malls do.

[@jack-gf6jw]

The quality of this vid did not add up to how few subscribers you have. Great job I hope more people sub.

[@codytriesstuff]

Thanks so much Jackson! That means a lot.

[@JohnAckerman93]

This sounds absolutely crazy, but I have never had Sarku. I hear people talk about it and how good it is. I have to try it one day

[@rylewx]

Damn bro this looks legit! The appearance is very close. To simulate the full experience, did you eat one toothpick of meat 15-minutes before the meal?

[@codytriesstuff]

Lollll if I simulated my usual experience I would get there while the fellas refilling the tray with chicken and then I’d creep around the food court with one eye on the sarku stand waiting for them to reemerge.

[@therealleo833]

Bro this gotta be the funniest fire video bro 😂😂😂 bro u gotta be a chef with the same commentary style I was on the floor rolling 😂😂 with the jokes dope video bro dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gracieluna5952]

Going to try this! Thanks for the recipe

[@packetattack7437]

Cody, I know you said you didn't have chicken thighs and in the end said, "Yeah, there's is better." Here's how you make it better. Use chicken thighs (I know you said you didn't have it), but you need FATTY chicken for this dish. The other critical step you missed is a stand mixer with a dough hook. The chicken has to be MIXED to striate and separate out the fat for 30 minutes on low speed. Then once it's pan fried you will get the immense velvety airy softness that you get from Sarku. That is their secret. Yes, the sauce may need adjustment, but even if the sauce is a touch off, the texture of the chicken can make up for it.

[@codytriesstuff]

Thank you so much!!! I saw this dough hook tip in a reddit post not so long ago, but still have yet to try. Do you have any sauce hacks?? And how did you come across this info? Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@themadlightfilms]

is the chicken just mixed by itself?

[@packetattack7437]

​@@themadlightfilms No, you want to mix it with the marinade.

[@JakealiciousAndBros]

This stuff is incredible with sriracha

[@zakkasprzycki]

You're great.love the vibe. And I was like wait. He said what ? "GLUG". A GLUG. I say a slug never heard GLUG nice

[@blackinferno91]

This looks so good 🤤 can't wait to try it!

[@codytriesstuff]

Thanks John! I hope you love it. Let me know what you think!

[@chickennugget1344]

Thank you so much I have Been craving that mall chicken for months my sister will make fried rice to go with it and I am sure it will tast good

[@codytriesstuff]

Chicken Nugget thank you for commenting! It helps a lot for channel growth, so I appreciate you! Let me know how it turns out and if you have any issues or additions! All my best.

[@jackyvelasquez6434]

I moved states and they don’t have Sarku Japan :( but will definitely try it this weekend! Thank you!

[@codytriesstuff]

Hope you love it Jacky! Let me know how it turns out.

[@MrSnowFoxy]

a lot of them have rebranded into a chain called "little Tokyo" in my state

[@MrSnowFoxy]

I think they also changed to Soba Noodles and now something more akin to chow mein noodles possibly

[@eoytmf]

ayeee i see the nj location very good quality video man

[@codytriesstuff]

eozje jersey represent!!! Thanks homie means a lot appreciate you

[@msbeautifulsoul3764]

Yes it is good!! I just had some from the mall yesterday, went there just to get some.

[@codytriesstuff]

I like your style!!!

[@jack-gf6jw]

I wish I could like this video twice since I come back to it regularly 😅

[@codytriesstuff]

Jackson my dude! Thank you so much for making my night. Very happy its bringing you awesome meals!

[@beefgeorge427]

here is how i do it. i go order a chicken teriyaki from sarku then I requested for triple or quadruple meat portions. Then I would split all the meat into several meal portions. I just cook the rice and steam some veggie then add a portion of chicken meat to it. This way I know I am getting the authentic taste.. Save alot of money. The amount of meat im getting would last 5 extra meals.

[@codytriesstuff]

You really know how to hook up your future self. Enormous respect.

[@sandrameesala6804]

I just found out the one in my area closed down. I am definitely making this for my family soon!

[@PrettyLittleKai]

it tasted just like it man! omg

[@codytriesstuff]

Kai stoked it worked out for you 🙌🏻

[@puzzlepieceBird]

Yum that looks so good! We don't seem to have a Sarku here but it looks easy to follow!

[@codytriesstuff]

I hope it works out!!!

[@fishrgirl5980]

looks like a very do-able yummy recipe. great vid.

[@codytriesstuff]

Thank you so much!

[@i_noobz5372]

This looks very good but are there any specific measurements for the sauce

[@AverageIntelligenceProductions]

The sauce and the Fried Rice are better than anything. But the chicken make it magical lol.

[@taikiskitchen8174]

Hello cody tries stuff(^^) highly evaluated in the world teriyaki looks delicious! I was loved for your tasting!

[@codytriesstuff]

Thank you so much Taiki!!!! We love this recipe so were determined to get it close to the real Sarku flavor. Appreciate you ❤️

[@fantavore]

i’ve been craving this stuff for a few days

[@codytriesstuff]

I hope this did the trick

[@fantavore]

omg its me ….. still craving this

[@DenC.personalPage]

before watching this I already had my sauce into perfection. I didn't use a teriyaki sauce because I was making a teriyaki sauce from scratch and I used regular kikoman soy sauce, it was salty but just add more water and it will taste low sodium. I also used regular white sugar. my chicken however didn't taste good. so what helped me here is marinating the chicken 😅 the first batch was okay, but after putting the second batch into my wok with burned sauce in it that what made my chicken taste like sarku.

[@codytriesstuff]

I have been playing with it a ton more since this also! That burnt flavor really is key. I use this stuff called Drama Oil by Tenmomi its like a burnt garlic/shallot oil that is so damn good tr.ee/5yOUo_3pan

[@codytriesstuff]

Lately I just mix that with spicy bachans, honey, chicken broth, and thicken with corn starch/water

[@anbecalmon9840]

Will definitely try this recipe....!! 👏🏼❤️👏🏼

[@codytriesstuff]

❤️❤️❤️ i hope you enjoyed!

[@christinayildirim5227]

I’m DYING for this place 😭😭 Im making this ASAP 🤤

[@codytriesstuff]

Christina Yildirim niiiiice stoked you’re trying the recipe! Hope you love it! Let me know how it turns out

[@christinayildirim5227]

Cody Tries Stuff I didn’t think anyone was craving this place like me! Happy to see I’m not alone lol

[@codytriesstuff]

Christina Yildirim lol i could pretty much always go for some double chicken extra sauce! Had to figure it out so I could get unlimited free samples 🤘🏻🤣

[@JonathanA12]

This is literally my fav food ever

[@codytriesstuff]

I cant blame you there bro! That sauce is otherworldly.

[@JonathanA12]

@@codytriesstuff I fell in love with this when I first had it when I was 4 and have been having it ever since

[@codytriesstuff]

@@JonathanA12 im in the same boat! I still remember crushing free samples happily when the mall food courts were full of people, and stores like Sam Goody and EB Games were the hubs of media business. Nostalgia is the best seasoning.

[@JonathanA12]

@@codytriesstuff exactly it’s the most beautiful pain lol is nostalgia how old are you

[@JonathanA12]

I honestly didn’t even know Sarku was a chain I thought it was just a local place lol

[@asiangin]

Just ate some sarku. It’s been my favorite since I was young and remember going back and forth to get multiple free samples lmaoo

[@codytriesstuff]

Lol “you think theyll still know me if I turn my hat backwards??”

[@mini_worx]

I worked at Aeropostale during my highschool years and got to make friends with the Mexican dudes that worked at Sarku. I would hook them up with a 20% store discount and they would hook me up with free meals. Times were great back then.

[@daisylopez1652]

I can't wait to try it! I've been having Sarku withdrawals 😩

[@chumbaroo]

I came here because I just made a chicken teriyaki following someone else's very popular recipe on KZbin and was very disappointed with how lackluster it was.. made me miss eating Sarku Japan's and so of course I found this video after... I'm going to give yours a go because I still have 2 chicken thighs remaining.. I just gotta go buy a few more ingredients im missing. Wish me luck I don't fuck up!

[@codytriesstuff]

chumbaroo Well shit! Now I’ll be eagerly awaiting your results hoping this is a closer recreation. For best results, instead of using chicken broth, make your own stock from leftover bits of vegetables and ginger, garlic, etc. you got lying around. Beef scraps seared at the bottom are a great starter as well. Sarku apparently has a secret stock using all their kitchen scraps including beef bits so depending how deep you wanna go down this rabbit hole you can play a lot. That being said, the chicken stock is great. The fuck ups will just make future versions better. You got this homie!

[@chumbaroo]

@@codytriesstuff Thank you for the tip! I have sherry but do you think I should get either of the other two wines instead? I know every little thing can make all the difference to the taste so wanna do all I can to get close

[@crazyfangirl4288]

Going to try this recipe soon! Can you also add the measurements?

[@codytriesstuff]

Unfortunately I don't have them. Every time I try to cook numerically it comes out terrible because it makes it feel less fun/romantic for me. If you follow along with the video and try to keep the proportions close - you will be good! Or, just use the same ingredients in similar quantities and then adjust based off of taste - adding what you feel you need more of :D This is how my grandma always taught me.

[@chickennugget1344]

Yesterday my girlfriend went to a chicken teriyaki place at the local mall I don’t know if it’s sarku Japan but it tased just like it but my surprise when I got food poisoning and at the time of writing this I am in my room with a huge stomach ache and the feeling of throwing up and I came back to this video to make this at home because I will probably not go to that sarku Japan for some time because I am a wuss but now it is time to make chicken teriyaki.

[@codytriesstuff]

Chicken Nugget i am sorry that happened to you! I hope this recipe is a helpful cure for you, and that you feel better soon!!!

[@mohammadzaman1225]

there's one near my house and I always wondered if it would be good or not so Ill try it today

[@codytriesstuff]

I love it bro! Make sure you get extra sauce.

[@Omar123ABC]

Great recipe. I’m so glad OUR woman approved!!!

[@codytriesstuff]

Lol our lady loved it!

[@Omar123ABC]

@@codytriesstuff hahah good sense of humor. Keep up the great work my guy

[@codytriesstuff]

@@Omar123ABC thanks homie lots of love see you on the tag in

[@MichelleLee-bg2bu]

I wish they had their own restaurants

[@codytriesstuff]

Meeeeee too

[@jordanlevin8]

This was fire. Eyeballed the sauce (v2 in the video). Extremely picky wife took one bite and went “oh. Yes.”

[@jacev7077]

I love that place I went there today

[@DMC777DMC]

So im gonna give this a try The ingredients listed for the recipe is the correct one right?😊

[@codytriesstuff]

Diana Nice!!! Let me know how it turns out. Yup the ingredients in video description are good. Happy cooking!

[@user-hu3fr7jb2v]

How did it turn out?

[@MimiPham-mr9ur]

Subscribed for the bonus ingredients

[@codytriesstuff]

I have a new recipe that is even better for this too, and much easier, but it needs some specific ingredients (premade sauces). Avail here: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRoXTDnn/

[@tonybaeza8408]

Teriyaki sauce is sweet so want you need to do is add more brown suger also put some ginger in their

[@addd345]

Can you post the recipe on like a recipe site- I want to get it exactly right

[@PoeLemic]

Yeah, no kidding. I wish someone would post the EXACT MEASUREMENTS. I'm a new cook and have to do it by exacts, then after a success, I can relax a little.

[@goodgrief330]

wait what are the measurements for the last part of the video?

[@B_the_MOA]

You sir.. deserve a Nobel peace prize

[@codytriesstuff]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tonysalcedo4531]

Do you have the exact measurements for each ingredient? Looks delish and I’m looking forward to making this for my kids. Thanks in advance.

[@codytriesstuff]

Unfortunately I don't have them. Every time I try to cook numerically it comes out terrible because it makes it feel less fun/romantic for me. If you follow along with the video and try to keep the proportions close - you will be good! Or, just use the same ingredients in similar quantities and then adjust based off of taste - adding what you feel you need more of :D This is how my grandma always taught me.

[@PoeLemic]

@Tony ... What about -- if you make it, then write down the amounts, send it back to Cody, and put it here. Then maybe he'll put it into the Description area for all of us.

[@ellenmayhew7377]

In second part of making the sauce, do I use the quantities you mentioned in the first part?

[@michaelho2898]

ty for recipe. you should boil the udon first to get it broken up.

[@dementaeia]

It’s probably my favorite restaurant when I go to the mall lol What if I don’t have low sodium soy sauce?

[@codytriesstuff]

That makes two of us. You could just use a little bit less than shown in the vid or water it down to take away some of that excess saltiness. And no additional salt to recipe. Cheers!

[@justincuevas7958]

If I were to make this with rice instead of noodles (dumb questions incoming) would I have to cook the rice first before putting it in the pan with the sauce, or just throw it in there “raw” ?

[@codytriesstuff]

Justin Cuevas lol all good Justin!!! Yes i would cook the rice first, separately, and then place in bowl or container first and scoop chicken and extra saucy saucerson on over top. I hope you love it dude lmk what you think!

[@justincuevas7958]

That sauce recipe is legit. Taste exactly like sakru japans! I’ll have to try it with noodles and thigh meat next time. Definitely won’t be the last time I make this dish 👌🏼

[@codytriesstuff]

Justin Cuevas hell yeah man! Thanks so much for making it and commenting. You made my night! Enjoy.

[@fryon1031]

lol this is my fav to go place for a takeout

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Interesting video format Cody! It’s very post 2016 new wave digital media with the production and editing/writing style, but it’s hard to feel a real connection with the detached voice and distant personality. For cooking shows, I do very much prefer a voice that I can connect with on a human level, or at least laugh with, a la how to basic. Nonetheless, thank you for this delicious looking video and the Sarku love letter!

[@codytriesstuff]

Dreamy thanks for the watch and thoughtful critique. Im continuing to create and learn every day. Any critiques on more current work are welcome as well!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Cody Tries Stuff yeah no problem m8 good stuff. The editing and vocal cadaence really reminded me of goldthread and vox’s videos. Not my cup of tea at all as a stylistic delivery medium for educational entertainment (edutainment) but they often discuss topics in a manner rarely touched outside of the essay diary documentary format (Topics like a Sarku love letter!) 🙂

[@turboboy0]

my standard order is - chicken teriyaki, fried rice, no vegetables, double meats with 2 extra scoops of sauce on top at the end after they hand it to me. been this way for over 10 years.

[@codytriesstuff]

I like your style! I do the same but with plain lomein. Double meat and extra sauce are a must.

[@leeannledesma5086]

I have a small grocery store in my town. And I couldn't fine rice wine. They had rice wine vinegar. Is that the same? Or should I try and find rice wine?

[@codytriesstuff]

Hi! They aren’t the same, and you’ll have better, closer results using rice wine. That being said - i’ve used rice wine vinegar before in similar sauces and they’ve come out delicious. If you got it flaunt it!!!

[@leeannledesma5086]

Thank you so much for the response. New subscriber here! 👍

[@codytriesstuff]

Leeann Ledesma thanks so much! Means the world. Check your local liquor store as well! Ask for Sake if they dont have regular rice wine.

[@PoeLemic]

What does she say at 5:44 ? I hear the second part, but not the first part ... When he asks her how it is and is it close? Does she says, "Iven gus". Or what was that?

[@prestonmcleod1726]

I love Sarku Japan, I'm tempted 2 make that!

[@codytriesstuff]

Do it up homie you wont regret it

[@prestonmcleod1726]

@@codytriesstuff I'll take ur word for it, hit u back 2 let u know how it turned out.

[@codytriesstuff]

@@prestonmcleod1726 please do! If it sucks I owe you another recipe of your choice.

[@prestonmcleod1726]

@@codytriesstuff Hey bro, I finally got a chance 2 do that Sarku Japan recipe, I added shrimp w/mine. This what I had 2 say. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@prestonmcleod1726]

@@codytriesstuff Thanx again!!

[@meysam9]

That's great

[@julieharlan8944]

The toothpicks aren’t random. They indicate what type of order goes into the box- 1 toothpick, 2, and I think three is chicken noodle and veggies.

[@codytriesstuff]

Hahahaha i was kind of joking I figured they represented a system that I was too stupid to understand. I appreciate you giving the details of it though!

[@marvieman]

@@codytriesstuff Yep. The toothpicks indicate things like Double Meat, Add Shrimp, Add Mushroom, etc. so the chefs quickly know what goes in each container. Anyway, I'm curious now to learn more about this stand mixer with dough hook trick. I have those so I'd like to try it but they didn't say if you just put in cut up chicken thighs or if you add anything in while mixing with the doughhook, etc.

[@the_kitchn]

nice video , liked

[@codytriesstuff]

The Kitchen / المطبخ / باورچی خانہ thanks so much for the love! It means a lot to a new channel ❤️

[@Poetrychannel474]

Do they actually put in rice wine?

[@christianhalkides5707]

How do you add teriyaki sauce to making teriyaki sauce ?

[@B_the_MOA]

You sir are a god amongst us mere mortals

[@codytriesstuff]

Brandon Bowen thank you kind sir!!! Did you make it yet?!?

[@B_the_MOA]

I did. Used the regular teryaki sauce, not the low sodium (as I misread the instructions) and it came out exactly as if I was to go to a restaurant. You’ve saved me a lot of money. Thank you much and you’ve earned a subscriber!

[@codytriesstuff]

Brandon Bowen makes my day to hear dude!!! Thats amazing news. Looking forward to seeing more of you around! Thanks so much for the sub

[@andiorl]

I liked this video, mostly for the delivery. The chicken however, did not taste like Sarku. It was very good, and the best I have tried, but I can’t understand what it is that makes Sarku so outstandingly good. I’ve tried 4 slightly different “copycat” recipes and not one of them have captured the correct taste.

[@codytriesstuff]

Thank you! From what i’ve read and heard since making the video, they use vedge and beef scraps to make a slow cooked broth that is likely the x factor in making theirs extra savory and awesome. I agree, there is something difficult to explain that sets it off. I love that place so much.

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff Hey, maybe try it again & again -- until you crack the code. You've got the skills to figure it out.

[@nateprejean9360]

@@codytriesstuff need MSG

[@codytriesstuff]

@@nateprejean9360 you’re not wrong

[@nateprejean9360]

@@codytriesstuff I saw your comment earlier on why you can’t use it. You need to use a mushroom base reduced liquid for the umami flavor

[@jcfpv3454]

I wish they would sell seasoned bags of chicken with a sauce pack in the grocery stores. They would make millions.

[@billybobjoe7737]

I will fr just go to the mall to just get this 😅

[@codytriesstuff]

Lol i cant say I blame you. Always good to have in the back pocket though.

[@doml7750]

can you be specific on how much smh on the second sauce

[@codytriesstuff]

I could try but it would just be bullshit guesswork if we’re being honest here lol. Best approach is always to add a little taste and adjust. Build up the palette - You got this homie!

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@Marlenne87]

Can you list the ingredients in the description plz

[@codytriesstuff]

Marlenne87 no problem! Ill edit it now.

[@codytriesstuff]

Updated!

[@Stonewalljay]

I’m having trouble following your measurements. Is it all eyeball? How much is a glug of something? I was hoping to find a more definite measurement, because I would add too much or something I think.

[@codytriesstuff]

Hi Jason! All eyeball. Sorry to send you on a treasure hunt, but I guessed somewhere in the comments the amounts if youd like to look. A glug id consider a tablespoon. Dont doubt yourself! Add your best guess of as much as I show and adjust to your preference. Develop that palette king!!! You got this.

[@Stonewalljay]

Thanks Cody! I already went to the store and I have the chicken marinating right now. Sarku is one of my favorite places and we actually have one in the mall near us. I’ve always wanted to try cooking it myself but I always ended up like you did in the first part of the video. It just wasn’t right, but when you tried again and thought you got it right this time, I was excited to try it. I’ll let you know how it turns out!

[@codytriesstuff]

@@Stonewalljay please let me know how it turns out! You’ll need a full homemade stock to get the full flavor, but this is a really good copycat recipe. If not sweet enough, add more honey! It helps

[@mikev6035]

I really appreciate this video a lot, just not sure why you incorporated how not to make the sauce instead of just showing us the right way from the start?

[@codytriesstuff]

Hey Mike! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I thought about taking out as well, but kept it to show what I learned from my poor first attempt so others could cut their learning curve. I will try to do better communicating those things in the future. Cheers!

[@orgwasm]

@@codytriesstuff I really like the concept of showing your mistakes but maybe a heads up in the beginning or just an explanation before going into certain steps?

[@codytriesstuff]

@@orgwasm good point

[@josephbrisbois6462]

I’d really like to know exactly how much to add to make the sauce correctly. Cuz *glubs* weren’t helping. Lol

[@codytriesstuff]

Hey hey! Sorry for the non numeric style here. I love to taste and adjust as I move along, and think its important for felow cooks to do the same to adjust for their own palette. Check the comments section below, particularly my response to the user “ita pupu” i believe. There is some guesstimates for the correct ratios in there. Wishing you the best of luck! All my best.

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff Why not post the "pseudo" recipe in your Description? It's help a lot of us Noobs to get the recipe cooked better on first outing.

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff Also, I don't see the ... my response to the user “ita pupu” ... in here anymore. Maybe, they changed their username.

[@nelauren]

The toothpicks are indicators of the types of rice the customer wants or extras.

[@SoundsOfJustInC]

I’m allergic to sesame oil... any alternatives?

[@codytriesstuff]

SoundsOfJustInC hello my friend! “Parilla oil” seems to be the closest alternative, with walnut oil in second - but I am sure you would be fine using canola or vegetable. They would just be missing that nutty flavor sesame brings to the table. Maybe add a teaspoon of peanut butter to get a lil sumpin sumpin?!? Wishing you well!

[@SoundsOfJustInC]

Cody Tries Stuff well I know for sure they don’t use sesame oil at sarku. If they did, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. LoL. Thanks for the suggestions though. I’m definitely doing this over the weekend.

[@codytriesstuff]

@@SoundsOfJustInC lol let me know how it goes homie! If you have the time - making a homemade stock for this with beef/veggie scraps takes this over the top.

[@SoundsOfJustInC]

Cody Tries Stuff hmm. Do you have a video of that!? LoL.

[@codytriesstuff]

@@SoundsOfJustInC I don't personally, but I am a fan of Joshua Weissman and he has a pretty great one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJuneZyfaLOaoJo

[@kathystupak188]

How much chicken I need for this recipe

[@STANDARDISSUE_]

Sarky gang rise up

[@sk8drew]

keep making videos with intros like this and ill keep watching, very unique from what ive seen! Also, you're freakin funny. You fucked up though, shoulda used Mirin.

[@codytriesstuff]

Andrew Marchand-Boddy thank you for commenting! Real cool move. Ill be doing that for sure. I agree with the Mirin move! Quarantines got me freestylin in the kitchen.

[@PoeLemic]

What do you mean by mirin? I'm not a chef-pro (like either of you). Could you explain what you mean?

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff What does he mean, Cody?

[@metalpanda1760]

@@PoeLemic I’m super late to the party here, Poe, but Mirin is a rice wine that is a sweetened sake. Homemade teriyaki sauce is made with equal amounts of soy sauce, mirin and honey or sugar. In my opinion, it’s delicious. Much better than store bought teriyaki sauce. You can usually find Mirin in a regular grocery store. A popular brand of Mirin is Sushi Chef. I hope this helps. Enjoy!

[@PoeLemic]

@@metalpanda1760 Thank you for replying. I'm copying your recipe down and will try it. I've been trying to find a good recipe for the mall's Bourbon Chicken, if you can remember that. So, your recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce might work for that.

[@Vuongiam]

LOLOLOL. The TOOTHPICK

[@joeysierra7262]

How many lbs of chicken is that?

[@joeysierra7262]

I'm using thighs and doing a lot for family dinner and trying account for more chicken

[@radwizard]

Didn't taste like Sarku. Wasn't bad, but wasn't Sarku.

[@codytriesstuff]

Tough to replicate, and a lot of that secret flavor comes down to the broth and also editing as youre making it and tasting. If you get a bone broth or better yet make your own you’ll have a much better result.

[@codytriesstuff]

I screw around a lot as im cooking and just tried to give a basic guide, which is why my measurements are so shit. Hope it helps lay a foundation for your improvements. Let me know any you come up with!

[@cupcakesyary]

I wish you would of put the the measurements

[@codytriesstuff]

I understand, but I believe that everyone will be better cooks long term by adding sample amounts and then adjusting proportions to fit their palette and unique tastes. My perfectly salty is likely too salty for most. My perfectly spicy the same. I hope others will be able to construct their own unique delicious version of the dish.

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

Can you give actual measurements for the sauce? "A glug" and "add some" aren't very good.

[@codytriesstuff]

You can sub glug with 2-3tbsp and less healthy glug with 2-3tsp. Take a half cup of cold water and whisk with 1tbsp of cornstarch. If you feel you need more for your serving portions, up the quantities while maintaining the same ratio. If I were to guess, I probably put 1tbsp sesame oil, a quarter sized nub of chopped ginger, 2-3 cloves of chopped garlic, and 2tsp of rice wine. Sorry for my non-numeric cooking! I believe one of the most important parts of growing as a cook is tasting, seeing what it needs, adjusting according to your own palette. If the sauce tastes too sweet, add a little more of the savory components like garlic or teriyaki. If it tastes too salty or savory add some of the sweet components, or add a little more water/cornstarch to take away some of the flavor and thicken the sauce. If it tastes flat add some more vinegar for that sour bite. Hope this helps! All my best.

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

@@codytriesstuff Thanks dude! I agree with your second paragraph and definitely follow that when cooking, I just needed a good base to start with since nailing that Sarku sauce has been hard for me.

[@codytriesstuff]

MayonnaiseOreo for sure I feel you man. It took me a while, and I only didnt give measurements cuz the one time I nailed it best I was just kind of improvising and filming! Hit me up on here any time with any questions you have on the sauce i’m happy to help and hope yours turns out awesome!!!

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff Okay, I found the user now, I guess. @MO changed their username.

[@ivanenfinger9331]

Uber Eats will deliver Sarkus to my house. My bank account has taken a hit but I've been eating good.

[@alexialucia3427]

You missed the msg sugar and salt all at the same time

[@codytriesstuff]

My dad wont eat msg and many recommend to avoid, i added honey instead of sugar, and adding salt to soy sauce is not necessary at all.

[@liv5308]

I love u lmfao

[@codytriesstuff]

Lol love you too Olivia!!!

[@Bunpounder]

Why dont u use measurements

[@codytriesstuff]

Kevin Duong hey kevin! Sorry about that. Im really bad with numbers and measurements and tend to cook impulsively and taste as I go. You could likely follow the ratios of my pours along with your gut here and get a very similar result. Ill try to be better with this moving forward. Wishing you all the best!

[@PoeLemic]

@@codytriesstuff Yes, it's frustrating if you really wnat people to duplicate your recipe. What I'd do, is cook it until you get the flavor exact, record it, and just type your recipe. Not being an ass; please, understand -- I might sound it. Just for "normal" people like me who are Noobs at cooking, it helps to have a baseline, because I don't know what tastes right until it is made. I don't have the cooking background like you do. So, it'd be nice to have nearly close measurements (which aren't hard to do), then give those to us.

[@ss-pw4zj]

A cup of any high fat oil, because low fat oil will not do

[@sheronshopz]

why don't somebody just ask them how they make it

[@codytriesstuff]

This is adapted from a reddit thread from somebody who worked there

[@codytriesstuff]

Their stock is the “secret component” because you cant replicate cooked down restaurant excess at home quite perfectly