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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water.
Whisk the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well incorporated.
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.
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).
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).
Store any leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5969 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 12% | |
*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.
