Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
This homemade Teriyaki Sauce is a classic Japanese condiment combining the rich umami flavors of soy sauce and sake with the sweetness of mirin and sugar. Perfect for glazing grilled meats, drizzling over stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce, it’s easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients to bring authentic taste to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup sake
- ½ cup Mirin (Japanese sweet cooking rice wine)
- ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Combine liquids and sugar: In a small sauce pot, mix together the sake, mirin, soy sauce, and granulated sugar. Set the pot over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a balanced base for the teriyaki sauce.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to form a slurry. This will be used to thicken the sauce evenly without lumps.
- Thicken the sauce: Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pot. Continue to stir and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. The sauce will thicken to a glossy finish, perfect for glazing or dipping.
- Finish and cool: Once the sauce has thickened and reached boiling point, remove the pot from the heat. Allow the teriyaki sauce to cool slightly before using it in your favorite recipes or storing it for later use.
Notes
- Use reduced sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Adjust sugar level according to your preferred sweetness.
- Mirin is essential for authentic flavor; if unavailable, substitute with a mix of white wine and sugar.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Reheat gently before use to prevent thickening too much.
Keywords: Teriyaki sauce, Japanese sauce, homemade teriyaki, soy sauce glaze, mirin sauce
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