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Recipe Card of Simple Teriyaki Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Alicia Smith
This quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce is perfect for adding a touch of Japanese flavor to your meals. Whether you're marinating meat, topping fish, stir-frying noodles, dressing up rice dishes, or dunking chicken wings and dumplings, this sauce does it all.
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian Inspired, Japanese
Servings 12 servings
Calories 21 kcal

Ingredients list
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 5 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup cold water
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Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Start by gathering all your ingredients together.
  • Combine 1 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Gently heat for about a minute, until everything is almost warmed through.
  • In a cup, mix the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water until it dissolves, then add this to the saucepan.
  • Keep cooking and stirring the sauce until it thickens, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Now your sauce is ready to enjoy with your favorite dishes!

Notes

This easy-to-make sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled or stir-fried meats and vegetables, as well as being a fantastic glaze or dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 302mgSugar: 3g
Keyword sauce, teriyaki
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