Teriyaki Marinade or Basting Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this rich and flavorful teriyaki marinade or basting sauce—an irresistible blend of savory soy sauce and sweet brown sugar, balanced with zesty ginger, garlic, and a touch of honey. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or stir-frying, this quick and versatile sauce thickens to a silky texture in just minutes, thanks to a cornstarch slurry, making it ideal for glazing proteins or vegetables. Infused with sesame oil and rice vinegar for depth, and optionally garnished with toasted sesame seeds for added texture, this homemade teriyaki sauce is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re marinating chicken, basting salmon, or drizzling over rice bowls, this recipe is your go-to for easy Asian-inspired flavor that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while the sauce is simmering. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using as a marinade or basting sauce.
If desired, stir in toasted sesame seeds before serving for added texture and flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 111 mg | 2% | |
*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.
