Teriyaki Sauce
You can make delicious homemade Teriyaki Sauce in just 10 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
Servings: 6
Calories: 96kcal
Cost: 2
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (128g) ,or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar (60g)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water , mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry (or use flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon honey, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for about 1 minute. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from heat.
- Store teriyaki sauce in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- Ideas for using Teriyaki Sauce:Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki Salmon BowlHawaiian Bowls Burgers: Smothered over a Hamburger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or Turkey Burger, with add a ring of pineapple and and extra teriyaki sauce.
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Notes
Teriyaki Sauce Marinade: I love to use this as a marinade! Just pour 1/4 cup over raw chicken, steak or fish and let it marinate for 30 minutes or more.
Healthy Teriyaki Sauce: Decrease the sugar, to taste.
No Cornstarch: Use flour for a 1:1 ratio substitute.
Gluten-free: Make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
Vegan: Omit or swap for agave.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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