Teriyaki Sauce
A classic, homemade teriyaki sauce that’s savory, sweet, and perfect for glazing meats, vegetables, or stir-fries. This easy-to-make sauce adds authentic Japanese flavor to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, sake (if using), brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate your protein in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking or add freshly chopped scallions as a garnish.
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