The Best Teriyaki Sauce
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis homemade teriyaki sauce is thick and tangy with the best combination of sweet and savory flavors. It's quick and easy to make and so much better than store-bought sauce! Use this teriyaki sauce for teriyaki chicken, salmon, a marinade, dipping sauce, and more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until the sauce comes to a simmer, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Whisk this cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the pan. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over chicken, fish, etc., or let cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Recipe makes 1 cup of sauce.
- You can adjust the sweetness to your tastes. For a less sweet sauce, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
