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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A simple and delicious homemade teriyaki sauce that enhances the flavor of any dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
  4. Once the sauce is simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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