Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce blends soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger into a smooth, sweet-savory glaze. Cornstarch is added to thicken the sauce to the desired consistency, making it ideal for glazing meats, drizzling on rice bowls, or stir-fries. The balance of sweetness and mild spice from garlic and ginger gives this sauce its classic, versatile taste.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Servings: 1 1/2 cups

Calories: 72 kcal

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

1 cup water 8 oz
5 tablespoons light brown sugar 67 g, packed
1/4 cup soy sauce 2 oz, low sodium
1-2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic minced, large clove
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water 2 oz, cold

Instructions

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Combine the 1 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup water and whisk until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan.
Heat the sauce until it thickens to your desired thickness. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more water to thin it out.

Notes

Nutrition estimates vary depending on ingredient brands and should be used as general guides only.
This recipe was adapted slightly from a version on Food.com.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/4 cup
Calories	72kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	442mg	18%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	4g	8%

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