Teriyaki Sauce
This homemade teriyaki sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for glazing meats, stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- 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 brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer; for extra depth, add a splash of sesame oil or toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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