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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

An easy teriyaki sauce recipe to add tons of Japanese-inspired flavor to all of your favorite recipes. Use this homemade teriyaki sauce on grilled meats, stir fries, or noodles.
5
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Staples
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 16 servings
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons water divided
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, mix together 1 cup water with the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons water in a small dish to dissolve into a slurry. Whisk into the pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Note the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve this homemade sauce immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TbsCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 211mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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