Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe with Ginger and Garlic
A glossy sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
1. Whisk water and cornstarch until smooth.
2. Combine slurry and remaining ingredients in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
4. Cook until dark, glossy, and thickened.
5. Remove from heat immediately and serve.
Notes
The sauce thickens further as it cools.
If too thick, whisk in a small amount of water.
Reduced-sodium soy sauce can be substituted if desired.