Name: Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ⅓ cup soy sauce (regular, gluten-free, or Tamari sauce); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup); 1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted); ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water (divided); 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional); 2 tablespoons sugar (brown or coconut sugar); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca starch); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or minced ginger)

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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This Teriyaki Sauce recipe is a savory and sweet glaze perfect for enhancing chicken, salmon, or beef dishes. Made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness from sugar and honey, it is thickened to perfection for a glossy finish. Its easy stovetop preparation allows you to whip up this flavorful sauce in minutes, ideal for glazing, marinating, or dipping.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: Approximately 3/4 cup 1x
Category: Sauce
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

⅓ cup soy sauce (regular, gluten-free, or Tamari sauce)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted)
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water (divided)
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional)

Dry Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar (brown or coconut sugar)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca starch)

Fresh Ingredients

2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon ginger paste (or minced ginger)

Instructions

Combine ingredients: Add all ingredients except the cornstarch and the last 2 tablespoons of water into a medium saucepan over high heat.
Boil then simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve completely.
Make starch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
Thicken sauce: Gradually add the starch slurry to the saucepan, continuously whisking over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Keep in mind it will thicken more as it cools.
Serve: Remove from heat and use the teriyaki sauce immediately as a glaze or dipping sauce for chicken, salmon, or beef teriyaki foil packets.

Notes

For gluten-free sauce, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar and honey.
Optional Sriracha adds a subtle spicy kick.
Use cornstarch or tapioca starch interchangeably to thicken the sauce.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Keywords: Teriyaki sauce, homemade teriyaki, Japanese sauce, gluten-free sauce, easy sauce recipe, soy sauce glaze

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