Terriyaki Sauce
Master the art of homemade flavor with this easy Teriyaki Sauce recipe—perfect for glazing, marinating, or dipping. Crafted with pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this sauce balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes thanks to a splash of rice vinegar and the aromatic duo of freshly minced garlic and grated ginger. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and versatile addition to your favorite stir-fries, grilled meats, or vegetable dishes. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and enjoy this fresh, made-from-scratch teriyaki that’s bursting with bold Japanese-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar.
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Grate the fresh ginger. Add both to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4622 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 542 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.
