How to Make Simple Teriyaki Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Teriyaki sauce is a staple in Japanese cuisine, known for its sweet and savory flavor. It's the perfect balance of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, with a touch of ginger and garlic to round it out. This simple and versatile sauce is not only delicious on grilled meats and seafood, but also on vegetables and tofu. Making your own teriyaki sauce at home is easy, and allows you to customize it to your taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 5 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until nearly heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cold water together in a cup; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan.
  • Cook and stir sauce until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    21 cal.

    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg