Homemade Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch (optional, for thickness)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (if using cornstarch)