Teriyaki Sauce

Unlock the secret to rich, glossy, and perfectly balanced flavor with this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe—a true kitchen staple! Crafted with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and the tangy notes of rice vinegar and mirin, this sauce is bursting with umami goodness. Fresh garlic and ginger elevate the flavor profile, while a quick cornstarch slurry ensures a velvety, thickened finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile teriyaki sauce is perfect as a marinade, a savory glaze for grilled meats, or a dipping sauce that will make any dish shine. Make it once, and you’ll never return to store-bought!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and mirin. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. Mix to combine.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 5

Once the sauce begins to simmer, slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan.

Step 6

Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using or storing.

Step 8

Use immediately as a marinade, glaze, or dip, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	296.5 grams (296.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	459

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4625mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 102.80g	37%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 86.20g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 568mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 88.7%