Description
This quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce recipe creates a flavorful and versatile glaze perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping. Made with simple pantry ingredients like low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, it thickens beautifully into a glossy sauce within 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and fresh grated ginger. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Sauce: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together while stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Prepare Thickener: In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until fully dissolved to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering saucepan while constantly whisking. Continue to whisk vigorously until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the teriyaki sauce to cool. Use immediately, or store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content in the sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch by 1 tablespoon.
- This sauce can be used as a marinade, glaze for grilled or baked meats, or a dipping sauce for appetizers.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently before use.
- Freshly grated ginger offers the best flavor; avoid powdered ginger.
