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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Teriyaki Sauce is a quick, homemade blend of tamari, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, honey, mirin, and sesame oil, thickened with cornstarch and ready in just 10 minutes.
It’s versatile, customizable, and perfect for stir-fries, marinades, glazes, and rice bowls.
Simple ingredients, big flavor, and way better than store-bought.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 48
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey use agave for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir well to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat and let it cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

This sauce proves that sometimes the easiest option is also the best one.
No stress, no trip to the store, just a saucepan and ten minutes standing between you and better food.