Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade
Elevate your meals with this versatile and homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade, a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that's perfect for glazing, dipping, or marinating your favorite dishes. Made with authentic ingredients like soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, this recipe is infused with the warmth of fresh garlic and ginger, creating an irresistible depth of flavor. The addition of brown sugar and honey adds just the right amount of sweetness, while a dash of rice vinegar introduces a subtle tang. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, stir-fries, or roasted vegetables. Plus, it’s refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, so you’ll always have this deliciously glossy teriyaki sauce ready to enhance your next meal!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
Step 2
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer and the sugar has dissolved.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
Step 4
Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 5
Continue simmering the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature if using as a marinade.
Step 7
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or stir before use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (300.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 503.5 |
| Total Fat 14.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4622.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 78.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.4g | |
| Protein 12.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 67.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 512.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories