Teriyaki Marinade

Elevate your cooking game with this aromatic and flavor-packed Teriyaki Marinade, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy elements. This easy, homemade marinade combines soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of sesame oil to deliver a burst of umami, while fresh ginger and garlic add a zesty kick. A touch of rice vinegar balances the sweetness, making it ideal for tenderizing meat, poultry, seafood, or even vegetables. Customize the texture with an optional cornstarch slurry to thicken it into a glossy sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile teriyaki marinade is a must-have for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Marinate your favorite ingredients and transform them into mouthwatering, Asian-inspired dishes with ease! Perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting, this recipe is your go-to secret for irresistible flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water.

Step 2

Whisk the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

To thicken the marinade (optional): In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the marinade and stir until fully combined.

Step 4

If thickening: Heat the marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it begins to simmer and thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).

Step 5

Allow the marinade to cool to room temperature before using to marinate proteins or vegetables. For best results, marinate ingredients for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (refrigerated).

Step 6

Store any leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(309.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	486.0

Total Fat 14.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4624.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 70.4g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86.0mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 569.8mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 64.7%