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Best Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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Make this easy homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch. It is quick, savory, and much better than store-bought versions, perfect as a marinade or glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once simmering, whisk in the cornstarch slurry until fully incorporated.
  4. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes. This is your quick Asian dinner sauce.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. The sauce will thicken slightly more as it cools.
  6. Use immediately as a glaze for grilling or allow it to cool completely before using it as a marinade for chicken or meat.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slightly, adding it in small increments.
  • This recipe makes a superior homemade glaze that works well for stir-fries.
  • Store leftover teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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