Ma's Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Transform your favorite dishes with *Ma's Easy Teriyaki Sauce*, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. This homemade teriyaki sauce features a perfect balance of savory soy sauce, rich brown sugar, and golden honey, complemented by the aromatic duo of fresh garlic and ginger. A splash of mirin adds authentic sweetness, while sesame oil (optional) lends a nutty depth. Thickened to silky perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, this versatile sauce is perfect for glazing chicken, drizzling over rice bowls, or stir-frying veggies. With its minimal ingredients and quick prep time, this easy teriyaki sauce is a must-have for weeknight cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

0.5 cup Soy sauce
0.25 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water (for slurry)
1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

If using sesame oil, stir it in during the last minute of cooking for added flavor.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(286.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	487.2

Total Fat 5.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4624.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.5g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 81.7mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 548.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.1%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 81.0%