Description
Bold, glossy, and full of umami goodness—this Quick Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal. Whether you’re whipping up a fast stir-fry, glazing grilled meats, or looking for that perfect dipping sauce, this recipe is your go-to. Made with simple pantry ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar, it’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Ideal for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or easy lunch bowls, it’s a versatile star that makes any meal shine. Your next easy dinner, weeknight stir-fry, or quick marinade just got a serious upgrade.
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk well.
2. Bring the mixture to a light simmer and let it cook for 2–3 minutes to develop the flavors.
3. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
5. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove from heat and taste. Adjust sweetness or saltiness as desired.
7. Let cool slightly before using as a glaze, dip, or marinade.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if serving immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor depth, use freshly grated ginger and garlic instead of powdered versions.
The sauce will thicken more as it cools, so don’t over-reduce while cooking.
You can freeze the sauce in ice cube trays for quick portions anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 430
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.2
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: teriyaki sauce, quick teriyaki, homemade sauce, easy dinner, stir-fry sauce, healthy dip