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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A quick, glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce made with simple pantry ingredients in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Whisk cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce.
  5. Cook 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and cool slightly before using.

Notes

Adjust sweetness or thickness to taste. Sauce thickens as it cools.