Description
This Quick & Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ready in just 12 minutes. It combines common pantry ingredients like soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey with aromatic spices to create a versatile sauce ideal for glazing, dipping, or marinating a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1¼ cups cold water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until the cornstarch is completely dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain. Then add the brown sugar, soy sauce or tamari, honey, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cook the sauce: Pour the combined mixture into a small saucepan and place it over medium-high heat. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to encourage even thickening. The sauce is ready once it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For gluten-free options, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or honey.
- Use this teriyaki sauce as a marinade, stir-fry sauce, or dipping sauce.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent lumps and burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: teriyaki sauce, easy teriyaki sauce, homemade teriyaki, quick teriyaki, Japanese sauce, stir-fry sauce, glaze, marinade
