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Quick Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Store-Bought

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Make this easy homemade teriyaki sauce in minutes. It creates a thick, glossy, sweet and savory glaze perfect for marinades, stir-fries, or dipping sauce, tasting much better than bottled versions.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes. This creates your glossy teriyaki glaze.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat. It will thicken slightly more as it cools.
  6. Use immediately as a stir fry sauce or marinade, or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slightly, but add it slowly to prevent lumps.
  • This recipe works well as a teriyaki marinade for chicken, beef, or tofu before cooking.
  • Substitute honey for brown sugar for a slightly different sweet profile in this soy sauce based glaze.

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