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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Making your own Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is incredibly easy, fast, and can be customized to your own taste!
Course Condiment
Cuisine Asian
Diet Vegetarian
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 13 Servings
Calories 26kcal
Author Tracy

Equipment

  • small sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons reserved
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients (except 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch) to a small sauce pan and heat on medium.
  • Bring to a boil for 30-60 seconds and then turn to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add two tablespoons cornstarch to the 2 tablespoons of reserved water and whisk together until there are no more lumps.
  • Remove sauce from heat, and slowly whisk in the cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce.
  • Transfer to a mason jar or airtight container and let cool before using or storing in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

If using immediately as a marinade, let cool completely first. 
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons 
Substitutions: 
Ground Ginger and Garlic: 1 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Mirin: Sake or Sherry with a pinch of sugar.
Brown Sugar:  Honey or a brown sugar alternative (to reduce sugar content).
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg