Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your homemade meals with this Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce—an irresistible blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that will take your dishes to the next level. Featuring the caramelized softness of sautéed sweet onions, balanced with soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey, this sauce is a versatile kitchen staple perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers. Fresh ginger and garlic add a fragrant kick, while a touch of rice vinegar introduces a subtle zing. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and garnished with nutty sesame seeds, this rich, silky sauce is simple to prepare in just 30 minutes and will bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking to enhance weeknight dinners, this teriyaki sauce recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet onion
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the sweet onion.

Step 2

Grate the ginger and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove from heat and stir in the sesame seeds.

Step 11

Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or container. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(435.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	643.5

Total Fat 18.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4632.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 89.7g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.4mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 770.1mg	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: 24.5%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 66.5%