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Easy 15-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Bottled

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Make this quick homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch. It whips up in under 15 minutes using basic pantry staples, creating a thick, glossy glaze that tastes much better than store-bought versions. Use it as a marinade or topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  5. Continue to cook and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens significantly and becomes glossy.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. It will thicken more as it cools.
  7. Use immediately as a glaze or marinade, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • This sauce works perfectly as a marinade for chicken, tofu, or salmon before grilling or baking.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently before serving if it has solidified.

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