Have you ever found yourself seeking a good teriyaki at the store but can't find one? Don't worry, with this recipe, you will learn how to make homemade teriyaki sauce! It's the perfect blend of savory-salty-sweet flavor. You will love it!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy recipe!
- This stir-fry sauce tastes so much better than the store-bought sauce.
- You can adjust the sweetness to your own taste.
- It's a great way to add flavor to stir-fries, teriyaki salmon, and more!
🧾 Ingredient List
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- soy sauce
- light brown sugar
- rice wine
- honey
- fresh ginger
- sesame oil
- minced garlic cloves
- water
- corn starch
🍲 Equipment
- 7" small saucepan
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- 8 ounce mason jars for storage
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice wine, and honey. Simmer for about 3 minutes to melt the honey
Step 2: Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the teriyaki mixture, and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken (about 4 to 5 minutes).
Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat. The sauce is ready to use.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- Adjust the sweetness to your own taste. You can always add more sugar if needed.
- Make a double batch of the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- The corn starch works as the thickening agent for this delicious sauce so don't skip this ingredient unless you want to use it as a marinade instead of a sauce.
- The sesame oil is an important ingredient because it adds a tangy flavor with a little bit of smoke so make sure you pick it up at the grocery store.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
No, liquid aminos are different from soy sauce. Though they do taste similar.
Yes, you can use this sauce as a marinade. Just omit the cornstarch and make sure to marinate your food for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Yes, you can freeze this sauce. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- For a gluten-free teriyaki sauce, swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos.
- Cut the sodium down in this sweet sauce by using low-sodium soy sauce instead of the regular.
- For a spicier version, you can add red pepper flakes.
- You can add a splash of pineapple juice or orange juice to give it an extra layer of sweetness and flavor.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Store: This homemade teriyaki sauce will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I like to keep it in a mason jar, but any airtight container will work.
Freezing: Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Reheat the teriyaki sauce in a small pot over low heat. Add a splash of water if needed to thin it out.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
One of my favorite ways to use this delicious teriyaki sauce recipe is to use it on top of these Grilled Orange Teriyaki Pork Chops! They are tender, and flavorful and make a great meal for busy weeknights.
You can't have Asian inspired meals like Teriyaki Chicken without rice. And, this Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is my go-to recipe to make when we are having takeout at home.
These Air Fryer Asian Sticky Wings are also a hit in my house. They are crispy and flavorful and I love them with any Asian meal!
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Equipment Needed:
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- 8 ounce mason jars for storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar unpacked
- 3 Tablespoons rice wine Note 1
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic peeled and minced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch note 2
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, and in and stir together soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice wine, and honey. Simmer for about 3 minutes to melt the honey.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the water and corn starch until the corn starch is dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch to the soy sauce mixture in the saucepan. Stir until it starts to thicken (about 4 to 5 minutes).
- Remove the pan from the heat. The sauce is ready to use.
Notes
- Tamari can replace soy sauce for a low-sodium and gluten-free option.
- Dark brown sugar can replace light brown sugar. Note that the sauce will be sweeter using dark brown sugar.
- Ground ginger instead of fresh ginger, although it will definitely reduce the flavor. I suggest 1 teaspoon ground ginger in place of fresh ginger.