Terriyaki Sauce

Master the art of homemade flavor with this easy Teriyaki Sauce recipe—perfect for glazing, marinating, or dipping. Crafted with pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this sauce balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes thanks to a splash of rice vinegar and the aromatic duo of freshly minced garlic and grated ginger. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and versatile addition to your favorite stir-fries, grilled meats, or vegetable dishes. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and enjoy this fresh, made-from-scratch teriyaki that’s bursting with bold Japanese-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic. Grate the fresh ginger. Add both to the saucepan.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 5

Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	302.8 grams (302.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	344

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4622mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 77.60g	28%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 61.30g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 542mg	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: 1.0%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 85.6%