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Homemade Authentic Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

This quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce delivers authentic Japanese flavors in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for glazing grilled meats, enhancing stir-fries, or creating a delicious dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (or ½ teaspoon ground)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out before beginning.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  5. While the sauce is simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while whisking constantly.
  6. Continue to simmer and stir for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil if using.
  8. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring to a storage container.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 293mgSugar: 3g
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