Thick and Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
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Thick and Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
Description
The Thick and Sweet Teriyaki Sauce uses a blend of soy sauce, sweeteners, and seasonings including garlic powder and ground ginger, thickened with cornstarch slurry. Simmering the ingredients allows the sugar to dissolve and the sauce to reduce slightly, achieving a sticky texture that clings well to foods. The inclusion of mirin or a substitute imparts a mild sweetness and depth, while rice wine vinegar provides a gentle acidity to balance flavors. This sauce cools to a thicker glaze that can be used in stir-fries, marinades, or as a dipping sauce.
Cooking it over medium heat while monitoring prevents boiling over and ensures the sugar caramelizes properly without burning. The sauce’s thickness will increase as it cools, making it easy to coat proteins or vegetables evenly.
Leftover sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reused for several days, offering a convenient way to add flavor to multiple dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin or sherry or Marsala
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar 37g
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer, watching closely to make sure sauce does not begin to boil over.
- Once at a simmer, turn heat down to medium to keep it there. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. (Sauce will thicken further as it cools.)
- Cool sauce slightly before using and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftover teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons (approximately)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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