Description
This homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it an ideal glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce for a variety of dishes. With simple pantry ingredients like soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh ginger, this sauce simmers into a rich, flavorful reduction with a smooth, thickened texture thanks to cornstarch.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water (divided: 1 cup for sauce, 1 tablespoon for cornstarch paste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, freshly grated ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 cup of water into a small saucepan. Stir gently to mix all the flavors together evenly.
- Simmer Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Cornstarch Paste: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to form a smooth slurry or paste. This will be used to thicken the sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch paste into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the teriyaki sauce to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator and used as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to control sweetness.
- For extra heat, increase crushed red pepper flakes.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, thin it with a little water when reheating.
