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Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free!)

An easy, flavorful Teriyaki Sauce with fresh garlic and ginger! It's sticky, sweet, savory, and so delicious. Enjoy it on noodles, rice, tofu, veggies, stir-fry, and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 (1/4-cup servings)
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1/4 cup tamari
  • 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (+ 2 Tbsp. cold water)
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients (except cornstarch and water) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat for about 5-6 minutes or until lightly simmering.
  2. Meanwhile, make cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. cornstarch with 2 Tbsp. cold water. Whisk well to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cornstarch slurry. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in sesame seeds if desired.
  4. Remove from heat and use immediately over tofu, stir-fry, noodles, etc. Or let it cool and store in a sealed container in the fridge for about 1 week.

Notes

  • Yield: Recipe makes about 1 cup sauce.
  • Recipe originally published September 2018. Updated May 2023.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.03g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1/4-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.03g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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