5 from 40 votes
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce blends soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and aromatics like garlic and ginger to create a flavorful glaze with a balanced sweet and savory profile. Chili flakes add optional heat, while cornstarch thickens the sauce to a smooth consistency ideal for glazing meats or stir-fries. The sauce develops its flavor through simmering, making it versatile for a range of dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
62 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes omit if you don't want spicy
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup water cold
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- To a small pot, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili flakes, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and mirin.
- In a small bowl, swirl together cold water and cornstarch until you have a thin slurry. Pour into the pot and stir to incorporate.
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to develop.
- Remove from heat, cool, and store in the fridge. Strain, if desired. Keeps a week or so.
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Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce, suitable for multiple servings or use as a marinade or glaze.
- Adjust heat by varying the amount of chili flakes or by substituting with hotter peppers or chili powders.
- Omit chili flakes entirely for a milder, classic teriyaki flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
878mg
(37%)
Potassium
59mg
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.