Teriyaki Sauce
This homemade Teriyaki Sauce is a perfectly balanced, sweet and savory glaze that’s ideal for marinating, dipping, or stir-frying, bringing authentic Japanese flavors to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using as a marinade or glaze.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil or sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on dishes served with this sauce.
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