Description
This Teriyaki Sauce recipe is a simple and flavorful homemade sauce combining soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. It is thickened with cornstarch and perfect for glazing meats, stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce adds a sweet and savory Asian-inspired touch to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup water (divided)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently, until it begins to simmer. Continue simmering and stirring for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the simmering sauce in the pan. Continue whisking constantly until the sauce starts to thicken. Simmer for an additional 1-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Remove from heat.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding water one tablespoon at a time until you achieve the preferred consistency. Serve the teriyaki sauce warm as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, strain out minced garlic before serving if desired.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
- Gluten-free tamari can be substituted for soy sauce for gluten-free variation.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce can be doubled or halved as needed while maintaining cooking times.
