Teriyaki Sauce

This quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce offers a glossy, sweet-savory flavor that beats store-bought options. It's fully customizable and ready in just minutes, ideal for glazes, marinades, and stir-fries.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 30

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup Soy sauce Use low sodium for more control.
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Brown sugar Or honey or maple syrup.
2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh is best.
2 teaspoons Ginger, grated Fresh is preferred.
1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (optional) For additional tang.
1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional) For extra depth.

Method

Preparation

In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar if using.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves.
In a small cup, stir cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Pour into the simmering sauce while whisking until it turns glossy and thick, then remove from heat.

Notes

Store in a clean jar in the fridge for 7-10 days, or freeze in small portions. If the sauce thickens when cold, reheat and add a splash of water to make it pourable.