Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the irresistible Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce, a luscious blend of bold flavors and smooth textures that’s perfect for marinades, stir-fries, or dipping. This homemade sauce combines caramelized sweet onion with savory soy sauce, rich honey, and a touch of brown sugar for a sweet and tangy balance. Hints of fresh ginger and garlic add aromatic depth, while sesame seeds provide a delightful nuttiness. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, it achieves the ideal consistency for coating your favorite proteins or veggies. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is a must-have for any kitchen, ensuring your meals burst with flavor. Perfect for chicken teriyaki, grilled tofu, or veggie bowls!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the sweet onion.
Grate the ginger and mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove from heat and stir in the sesame seeds.
Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or container. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4632 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*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.
