Add umami to your favorite dishes by making your own teriyaki sauce at home using simple ingredients like soy sauce, ginger and garlic.
I love using it to make teriyaki pork, teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon, and even chicken wings.
Ingredients for teriyaki sauce
Teriyaki sauce is a thick, creamy sauce that is packed with flavor.
soy sauce – Most teriyaki sauces are soy sauce and water based, but I love adding orange juice (or pineapple juice) for extra flavor. I often use low-sodium soy sauce, but this recipe is also delicious with regular soy sauce.
Garlic/Ginger – Garlic and ginger add great flavor to this sauce. Freeze the ginger and grate the frozen ginger in a box grater for sauces and stir-fries. Fresh ginger works best, but if you really have to, substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
sweetness – Brown sugar works best as a sweetener, but you can substitute white sugar or honey in a pinch.
variation – For added flavor, try adding sesame seeds, green or chopped white onions, and citrus zest.
how to make teriyaki sauce
Once you make your own homemade teriyaki sauce, you’ll never buy bottled sauce again, it tastes so much better. The cornstarch and thickening can be omitted if this mixture is to be used as a teriyaki marinade.
- Combining Ingredients: Add soy sauce, water (or orange juice), garlic, ginger and brown sugar to a pot and mix. according to the recipe below.
- Simmer to blend flavors: Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for a few minutes or until all the brown sugar has dissolved.
Thickening this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe is optional. If using as a marinade, bring to a boil and then cool completely to blend flavors.
It can be thickened as a sauce for stir-fries, or as a seasoning or glaze, or when drizzled over rice. Make a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water. Whisk slurry into boiling teriyaki sauce until thickened.
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teriyaki sauce
Easy homemade teriyaki sauce is the perfect recipe for savory dishes like teriyaki pork, chicken, chicken wings, and even rice.
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In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1 cup water and/or juice, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer mixture, whisking, until brown sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.
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To thicken the sauce, mix water and cornstarch in another small bowl to form a slurry.
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While the sauce is boiling, slowly mix the slurry in small portions until it reaches the desired consistency.
We do not recommend using low-sodium soy sauce for this recipe. If using water instead of juice, add about a teaspoon of rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Provided by: 1tablespoon | calorie: 13 | carbohydrates: 3g | protein: 0.4g | obesity: 0.01g | saturated fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated fat: 0.001g | sodium: 217mg | potassium: 12mg | fiber: 0.05g | sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.03IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | calcium: 3mg | iron: 0.1mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and ingredients brands used.
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They come in a variety of flavors. The teriyaki sauce is based on soy sauce, but brown sugar and ginger are added to reduce the saltiness. Teriyaki sauce can be thickened, but soy sauce can be thin and watery when added to dishes such as fried rice.
Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking method. A combination of sugar and soy sauce (and often mirin) that is grilled or broiled, often made with fish. This recipe is baked in the oven and then broiled to achieve a crispy texture and flavor.
Soy sauce is not a good substitute, as both sauces differ greatly in flavor and consistency. Just in case, mix up this easy teriyaki sauce recipe.
1.) Make a slurry by mixing equal parts water and cornstarch until there are no lumps left.
2.) Gradually pour the slurry into the teriyaki sauce while whisking until desired thickness is achieved.
