Make Your Own Delicious Teriyaki Sauce at Home

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Make Your Own Delicious Teriyaki Sauce at Home
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 19, 2024

This homemade teriyaki sauce is perfect for marinating meats, glazing vegetables, or drizzling over rice. It's sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. You'll never go back to store-bought teriyaki sauce once you try this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir well.
  3. Continue to cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Interesting Facts

  • Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese sauce that is commonly used in marinades and as a glaze for grilled meats.
  • The word 'teriyaki' comes from the Japanese words 'teri', which means glossy or shiny, and 'yaki', which means grilled or broiled.