Delve into Deliciousness with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
An easy, homemade teriyaki sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This versatile sauce is great for marinating meats, glazing vegetables, or drizzling over rice bowls. Ready in just 10 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional, for depth)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and mirin (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken sauce: In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.
- Simmer: Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrup-like consistency.
- Adjust flavor: Taste and add red pepper flakes (for heat) or more honey (for sweetness) if desired.
- Cool & store: Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For a pineapple teriyaki twist, add 2 tablespoons pineapple juice.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if watching salt intake.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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