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Close up of a bowl of teriyaki sauce with sesame seeds and sliced scallions in it, in front of a plate of chicken and rice.

Teriyaki Sauce

Make homemade Teriyaki Sauce in just 15 minutes! The sweet, salty, and umami Japanese sauce is a tasty marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: japanese sauce, teriyaki sauce
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously, until the desired thickness is achieved.
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Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1625mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.