Traditional Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your dishes with the rich, savory-sweet flavors of traditional teriyaki sauce made effortlessly at home. This authentic Japanese recipe combines the perfect balance of low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar, enhanced with fresh garlic and ginger for a depth of flavor that outshines any store-bought variety. With just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this versatile sauce is ready to glaze grilled meats, drizzle over stir-fries, or serve as a dipping sauce. Customize it to your liking by thickening with an optional cornstarch slurry for that luscious, sticky texture. Make a batch today and savor the homemade difference!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
• 0.5 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 0.25 cup Sake
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to medium-low to prevent boiling.

Step 5

Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to slightly reduce and the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 7

Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from the heat, strain it through a fine sieve if you prefer a smoother texture, and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 9

Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	360.4 grams (360.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	544

Total Fat 0.00g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3964mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 94.80g	34%
Dietary Fiber 0.10g	0%
Total Sugars 78.60g
Protein 8.80g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 866mg	18%

*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: 0.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 91.5%