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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Japanese · Sauce

A classic, glossy East Asian glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors for marinating or stir-frying.

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10 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Servings8 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic

    In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

  2. Place the saucepan

    Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.

    2 min

  3. Simmer the sauce gently

    Simmer the sauce gently for about 3-5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly and thickened to your desired consistency.

    5 min

  4. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool

    Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Use immediately or store for later use.

A little kitchen wisdom

For a thicker glaze, you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water and stir it in during the last minute of simmering.

What you'll need

Small saucepanWhisk or spoonGrater
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Prepare the sauce fully, cool to room temperature, and store in an airtight container.

Store & enjoy

Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Gently warm in a saucepan or microwave for 20 seconds to liquefy if it has become too thick.

Allergens

Contains soy, gluten.

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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Step 1 of 4

Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.