Easy Teriyaki Sauce Marinade
Transform your dishes with this flavorful and versatile Easy Teriyaki Sauce Marinade, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, this quick 10-minute recipe is effortlessly elevated by the addition of fresh grated ginger and minced garlic. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this homemade teriyaki sauce doubles as a marinade or glaze, making it ideal for chicken, beef, tofu, or roasted vegetables. With its rich, glossy texture and bold flavors, this recipe is a must-have for busy weeknights or meal prep, and it can be stored in the fridge to add a taste of Japan to your meals all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the teriyaki sauce cool to room temperature.
Use immediately as a marinade for your favorite protein or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4624 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
