Teriyaki Sauce
This classic Teriyaki Sauce is a sweet and savory Japanese glaze perfect for marinating, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Made with simple ingredients, it delivers rich umami flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again to recombine and slowly add it to the saucepan while stirring.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using as a marinade, sauce, or glaze.
Notes
For a smoky twist, add 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil or sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.