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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A quick, glossy, and flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce made from pantry staples and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-inspired
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
  4. Slowly whisk slurry into the simmering sauce.
  5. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or storing.

Notes

Adjust sweetness or thickness to taste. Sauce thickens more as it cools.