Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
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
8 servings
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Chinese
Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Description
The Teriyaki Sauce Recipe mixes soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, and spices—specifically ground ginger and red pepper flakes or sriracha—to achieve a blend of sweet, tangy, and gently spicy flavors. The sauce is brought to a boil while stirring, then thickened with a cornstarch slurry, which gives it a smooth and glossy consistency. Sesame seeds added at the end contribute a subtle nutty texture.
This sauce works well as a glaze or dipping sauce for a variety of dishes, infusing them with classic teriyaki flavor. It is versatile and can be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or frozen for longer preservation.
The recipe notes recommend adjusting sugar to taste and offer options for integrating cornstarch slurry with either water or soy sauce to slightly vary intensity. Leftover sauce reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave, making it practical to prepare in advance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce low sodium
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 cup sugar see note
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger see note
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, to taste, crushed
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons corn starch + ¼ cup water or soy sauce, see note
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, combine soy sauce, water, rice vinegar sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes (or sriracha sauce), and garlic and give it a good stir.
- Bring heat up to medium, whisking occasionally until sauce comes to a boil.
- Stir corn starch into water (or soy sauce) and whisk into boiling sauce. Continue to stir as sauce thickens.
- Stir in sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite Asian-inspired dish or allow to cool before storing in airtight container in fridge for later use (see notes for "leftovers"). Enjoy!
Notes
- The full cup of sugar makes a large batch; consider reducing the sugar to your preference for a lighter sauce.
- Ground ginger adds authentic flavor, but the sauce remains tasty without it if unavailable.
- Use water or soy sauce to dissolve cornstarch; both yield good results with slight flavor differences.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat sauce gently on the stove or in short microwave bursts, stirring to maintain consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1065mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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