Teriyaki Sauce Homemade
Elevate your homemade meals with this easy and flavorful Teriyaki Sauce recipe, featuring a perfect balance of savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and rich honey, complemented by the zesty tang of rice vinegar and the aromatic notes of fresh garlic and ginger. Effortlessly thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, this glossy, restaurant-style sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or meal preps. Whether drizzled over grilled chicken, stir-fried vegetables, or sticky rice, it’s a versatile condiment that tastes fresher and more wholesome than store-bought alternatives. Plus, a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a touch of elegance to every dish. Perfect for teriyaki enthusiasts and anyone looking to master this takeout classic from scratch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Optional sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth to form a slurry.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish before serving.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 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 | 114 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.
