5-Minute Quick & Glossy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Make this easy homemade teriyaki sauce in five minutes. It delivers the perfect sweet and savory balance and thickens into a glossy glaze, tasting much better than store-bought versions.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly until the brown sugar completely dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
- Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue whisking for about 30 to 60 seconds as the sauce thickens rapidly.
- Remove the sauce from the heat immediately once it reaches a thick, glossy consistency. It will thicken slightly more as it cools.
- Use this teriyaki sauce immediately as a glaze, dipping sauce, or stir-fry component.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, use 1.5 teaspoons of cornstarch instead of 1 teaspoon.
- This sauce works perfectly as a marinade for chicken, salmon, or tofu; marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute honey for brown sugar for a honey teriyaki variation, adjusting the amount to your preferred sweetness level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0