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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Making your own Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is incredibly easy, fast, and can be customized to your own taste!

Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 13 Servings
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons reserved
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients (except 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch) to a small sauce pan and heat on medium.
  2. Bring to a boil for 30-60 seconds and then turn to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add two tablespoons cornstarch to the 2 tablespoons of reserved water and whisk together until there are no more lumps.
  4. Remove sauce from heat, and slowly whisk in the cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce.
  5. Transfer to a mason jar or airtight container and let cool before using or storing in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • If using immediately as a marinade, let cool completely first. 
  • Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons 
  • Substitutions: 
  • Ground Ginger and Garlic: 1 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • Mirin: Sake or Sherry with a pinch of sugar.
  • Brown Sugar:  Honey or a brown sugar alternative (to reduce sugar content).
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Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 13Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.