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Easy 15-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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Make this quick homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch. It tastes better than store-bought versions and works perfectly as a sticky marinade or a thick glazing sauce for chicken, tofu, or stir-fries.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (shoyu)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the 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 cornstarch slurry slowly into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  5. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. It will thicken more as it cools.
  7. Use immediately as a glaze or stir-fry sauce, or store it for later use as a marinade.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a versatile sauce that is naturally vegetarian and vegan.
  • For a thicker sauce, use slightly more cornstarch in the slurry.
  • Store leftover homemade teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • This sauce is excellent for glazing grilled salmon or chicken skewers.

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