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Quick & Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Better Than Store-Bought)

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Make rich, sweet, and savory homemade teriyaki sauce in under 15 minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe works perfectly as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce for chicken, beef, salmon, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
  3. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to whisk as the sauce thickens.
  4. Let the sauce simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil rapidly.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat. Allow it to cool slightly; it will thicken more as it cools.
  6. Use immediately as a glaze or marinade, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slurry amount slightly in the next batch you make.
  • You can substitute the ground ginger with 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger for a brighter flavor.
  • This sauce is excellent for teriyaki chicken, steak, grilled salmon, or tofu stir-fries.

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