Moon's Korean Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with Moon's Korean Teriyaki Sauce, a mouthwatering blend of bold flavors and Asian-inspired flair. This versatile homemade sauce combines the savory depth of soy sauce, the sweet richness of honey and dark brown sugar, and the tangy kick of rice vinegar, all balanced by aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and the fiery warmth of gochujang, a Korean red pepper paste. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this glossy, umami-packed sauce is perfect for glazing grilled meats, enhancing stir-fries, or pairing as a dipping sauce. With just 15 minutes from start to finish and the option to garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, it’s an effortless way to add authentic Korean flavors to any dish. Make it once, and you'll never go back to store-bought teriyaki sauce again!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Green onions, finely sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, dark brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously to dissolve the sugar and honey. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Taste and adjust if needed (add more honey for sweetness or a splash of rice vinegar for tanginess).

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Step 8

Use immediately as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(394.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	621.3

Total Fat 16.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4753.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 96.5g
Protein 13.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.1mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 611.5mg	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: 22.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 69.7%