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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

This homemade teriyaki sauce recipe has just the right amount of sweet with a touch of spice, the perfect stir fry sauce, on chicken wings, grilled or broiled chicken or even meatballs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. To a small pot, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili flakes, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and mirin.
  2. In a small bowl, swirl together cold water and cornstarch until you have a thin slurry. Pour into the pot and stir to incorporate.
  3. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to develop.
  4. Remove from heat, cool, and store in the fridge. Strain, if desired. Keeps a week or so.

Notes

  • Makes about 2 cups.
  • You'll get GREAT flavor with this sauce based on the ingredients combination alone, but the heat factor is adjustable by the inclusion of chili flakes. Use hotter peppers to really up that heat factor, or sprinkle in a spicy chili powder to your preference.
  • You can lower the heat by skipping the chili flakes altogether.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 878mg (37%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.