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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Store-Bought in 15 Minutes

Close-up of thick, glossy homemade teriyaki sauce served in a small white fluted ramekin.
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Make a rich, sweet, and savory homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch. This quick recipe uses pantry staples and is perfect as a marinade, glaze, or stir-fry sauce for chicken, beef, or tofu.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  4. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  5. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. Let it cool slightly before using. It will thicken more as it cools.

Notes

  • This sauce works well as a marinade for chicken or steak; let the protein sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a thicker glaze, use slightly less water in the initial mixture.
  • You can substitute honey or maple syrup for the brown sugar if you prefer a different sweetener profile.
  • This recipe makes a perfect stir fry sauce recipe base.

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