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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Store-Bought

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Make this quick homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch. It creates a thick, glossy, sweet and savory sauce perfect for glazing chicken, salmon, or vegetables. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly until the brown sugar dissolves completely and the sauce begins to simmer.
  3. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to whisk as the sauce thickens.
  4. Allow the sauce to boil gently for one minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick and glossy.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat. Let it cool slightly; it will thicken more as it cools.
  6. Use this teriyaki sauce immediately as a glaze or marinade, or store it for later use as a weeknight dinner sauce.

Notes

  • For a thicker teriyaki glaze, increase the cornstarch slightly, adding 1/2 teaspoon more slurry.
  • This sauce works well as a teriyaki marinade for chicken or salmon before grilling or baking.
  • Store leftover homemade teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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