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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe offers a simple and flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, thickened with cornstarch and finished with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for glazing meats, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce, it’s a quick and versatile addition to your cooking repertoire.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Thickening Agent

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine Base Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to simmer, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the saucepan. Continue to simmer gently for another 2 to 3 minutes to develop the flavors.
  3. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until completely smooth and lump-free, creating a slurry to thicken the sauce.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Finish with Vinegar: Turn off the heat and stir in the rice vinegar thoroughly to add a slight tang and balance the sweetness.
  6. Add Sesame Seeds and Serve: Mix in the toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and texture. Serve immediately as a glaze or dipping sauce, or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of cornstarch slurry used.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
  • The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week in an airtight container.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Toast sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan to enhance their flavor before adding.

Keywords: Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce Recipe, Easy Teriyaki, Asian Sauce, Soy Sauce Glaze

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