Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Who needs store-bought teriyaki sauce when you can whip up a batch of your homemade teriyaki sauce with ingredients you likely have in your pantry right now?
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar unpacked
- 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 Teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Minced Fresh Garlic
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except the water and cornstarch, in a medium mixing bowl, that’s microwave safe.
- Whisk the ingredients and place in the microwave for 1 minute, before removing the bowl and stirring again.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add it to the mixing bowl. Whisk and place back in the microwave for another 3 minutes, pausing to stir halfway through.
- Use right away or let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can use tamari in place of the soy sauce for a low sodium option. Use the same amount.
- You can use dark brown sugar as well, but it will turn out a bit sweeter, so you might want to do a little less than the recipe calls for.
- You can use ground ginger in place of the fresh ginger, although it will definitely reduce the flavor. I suggest 1 teaspoon ground ginger in place of the 2 teaspoons for the fresh ginger.
- To make this over the stove, place everything but the cornstarch and water in a saucepan. Stir until the mixture comes to a simmer. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add it to the saucepan. Stir until it starts to thicken (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and follow the stated storage instructions.
- You can freeze this sauce for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Using fresh ingredients results in the best flavor outcome.