Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Sweet, savory homemade teriyaki sauce that comes together in minutes with simple ingredients, perfect for glazing meats, stir fry, and rice bowls.
Servings 1.25 cups
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup light brown sugar unpacked
- 3 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, honey, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic. Whisk well.
- Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and stir.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Add to the sauce and whisk to combine.
- Microwave for an additional 3 minutes, stirring halfway through the cook time, until the sauce thickens.
- Use immediately or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Calories and nutritional data are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
- Sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools
- Adjust thickness with water or additional cornstarch slurry as needed
- For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce
- For gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 45kcal