Description
This homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe is the BEST! It’s savory, sweet, and versatile, perfect for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce. Made with pantry staples, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Additional Flavors:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave nectar for vegans)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let it cool, and then refrigerate. Makes about 1 1/4 cups of teriyaki sauce.
Notes
- Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine, substitute with sherry and a pinch of sugar if unavailable.
- If using as a marinade, omit cornstarch and ensure sauce is cooled before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
