Teriyaki Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
78 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Teriyaki Sauce
Description
Teriyaki Sauce uses low sodium soy sauce, fresh garlic and ginger, brown sugar, honey, and toasted sesame oil to build a harmonious balance of salty, sweet, and aromatic flavors. The sauce simmers gently to marry these ingredients, then a corn starch mixture is added to thicken it, producing a silky texture that clings well to foods. This makes it ideal for glazing grilled meats, vegetables, or as a base for stir-fries. The preparation involves heating the mixture to boil the corn starch for 1-2 minutes until thickened. The sauce can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to a week, retaining its flavor and texture. Its straightforward ingredients and method allow home cooks to add an authentic touch to various dishes without complexity.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Slowly add the corn starch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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