Teriyaki Sauce Glaze

Elevate your dishes with this rich and glossy Teriyaki Sauce Glaze, a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of aromatic garlic and ginger. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and honey with authentic Japanese ingredients like mirin and rice vinegar to create a bold, umami-packed glaze that’s ready in under 15 minutes. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this velvety sauce clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even rice bowls. Optional sesame oil adds a nutty depth to this versatile sauce, making it an irresistible accompaniment or dipping sauce for any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:13 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, dark brown sugar, honey, mirin, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously whisking to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue simmering the mixture while stirring until it thickens to a glaze-like consistency, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil (if desired) for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 7

Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using. Serve drizzled over your favorite dishes or use as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	324.3 grams (324.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	575

Total Fat 5.00g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4633mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 123.20g	45%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 105.80g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 582mg	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: 7.7%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 84.0%