BEST Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Name: BEST Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tamari; 1/4 cup brown sugar; see brown sugar alternative; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons mirin; 1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
48 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Asian, Japanese

BEST Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup tamari , can substitute low sodium soy sauce. Note: tamari has more flavor than soy sauce and significantly less sodium.
1/4 cup brown sugar
see brown sugar alternative (for low sugar option)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger ,minced
1 teaspoon garlic ,minced
1 tablespoon honey (Vegans: use agave nectar or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons mirin (see note)
1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Store in the fridge for up to a week. Makes about 1 1/4 cups teriyaki sauce.

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Notes

Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine, similar to sake but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. If you don't have mirin, you can use sherry with a pinch of sugar added to it.
NOTE: If using as a marinade omit the cornstarch and let the sauce cool completely before using.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 574mg (24%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)