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The Ultimate 10-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Takeout (Glaze & Marinade)

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Make restaurant-quality homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe creates a thick, glossy, sweet and savory sauce perfect for glazing chicken, marinating steak, or using as a stir-fry sauce.

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and ground garlic in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  4. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  5. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. It will thicken slightly more as it cools.
  7. Use immediately as a glaze or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 1.5 tablespoons mixed with 3 tablespoons of cold water.
  • If you prefer a stronger flavor, substitute fresh minced garlic and fresh grated ginger for the ground spices.
  • This sauce works well as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or as a flavorful topping for rice bowls.
  • To make a low sodium teriyaki option, use low sodium soy sauce and consider reducing the added sugar slightly.

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