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This post contains affiliate links. 2232 shares Share Tweet Pin Email Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Look no further, this is the best homemade teriyaki sauce recipe EVER! Ready in 10 minutes and crazy delicious, you’ll never use store-bought again! It happened one too many times. I needed teriyaki sauce for a recipe and thought I had some on hand only to find – after all the other ingredients had already been prepped – that there wasn’t any. No doubt you can relate to this scenario, whether it’s teriyaki sauce or some other condiment like tahini paste or black bean sauce. So I whipped up my own…and have never touched store-bought teriyaki sauce since. Trust me, after making this, you won’t either. The term teriyaki refers to both a Japanese cooking technique as well as to the sauce. It was developed in the 17th century and has become synonymous with Japanese cuisine, being served all over the world. The term teri in teriyaki refers to the aesthetic shine on the food created by the sugar content in the sauce, while yaki refers to the method of grilling. With its shiny luster and robust flavor, teriyaki sauce is a natural pairing for grilled foods. Quick and easy to make, this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Use it as a marinade for beef, chicken, fish and seafood, as a glaze, for barbecuing, in Asian salad dressings, in noodle dishes, stir-fries and more. Be sure to try our Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Teriyaki Noodles and our Red Robin Copycat Banzai Burger! What are your favorite ways to use teriyaki sauce? Wonderfully versatile, this is a sauce you can whip up quickly in a pinch to boost the flavor of your Asian-inspired dishes. Ready in 10 minutes, thoroughly delicious and free of fillers or junk ingredients, there simply is no good reason to ever use store-bought again! You’re going to love this! BEFORE WE GET TO THE TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE, HERE ARE SOME OTHER GREAT ASIAN SAUCES YOU’LL NEED TO TRY! AUTHENTIC CHINESE PLUM SAUCE (DUCK SAUCE) AUTHENTIC CHINESE HOISIN SAUCE AUTHENTIC CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE BEST HOMEMADE SWEET & SOUR SAUCE Okay, ready to make some teriyaki sauce? Let’s get started! Making this homemade teriyaki sauce is a simple two-step process: 1) Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and 2) bring it to a simmer in a small saucepan. Simmer it for about 4 minutes until thickened. That’s it! Enjoy this fantastic best homemade teriyaki sauce in the dish of your choice! Note: If you prefer a sweeter teriyaki sauce, simply add another tablespoon or so of brown sugar. The sauce will become thicker as it cools. If you’re using it as a marinade, you can leave the cornstarch out altogether or reduce it by half. Adjust the amount of thickening according the purpose you’re using the sauce for. Print Recipe4.89 from 26 votes BEST Teriyaki Sauce The best homemade teriyaki sauce recipe EVER! You'll never get store-bought again! Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins Course: condiment, Sauce Cuisine: Asian, Japanese Servings: 12 servings Calories: 48 kcal Author: Kimberly Killebrew Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar see brown sugar alternative 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger ,minced 1 teaspoon garlic ,minced 1 tablespoon honey (Vegans: use agave nectar or sweetener of choice) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons mirin (see note) 1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch US Customary - Metric Instructions Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Notes Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine, similar to sake but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. If you don't have mirin, you can use sherry with a pinch of sugar added to it. Calories: 48 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 574 mg | Potassium: 26 mg | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin C: 0.1 % | Calcium: 0.6 % | Iron: 1.5 % 2232 shares Share Tweet Pin Email
