Sesame-Enhanced Teriyaki Sauce For A Nutty Depth

Sweet, savoury homemade Teriyaki Sauce enriched with brown sugar, honey, and a hint of sesame, ready in 15 minutes to transform your meals.

TERIYAKI SAUCE Recipe

Make the perfect balance of sweet and savoury with this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe. In mere minutes, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic for a thick, tangy coating ideal for chicken, salmon, or a flavorful stir-fry.

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey, or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until the sauce comes to a simmer, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Whisk this cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the pan. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve immediately over chicken, fish, etc., or let cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Serving Suggestions

  • Teriyaki Noodle Bowls
  • Broccoli Stir Fry
  • Rice
  • Baked Salmon

Tips and Tricks

  • Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the sauce.
  • A combination of brown sugar and honey is recommended for depth of flavor, but you can substitute pure maple syrup for the honey if desired.
  • Adds a touch of tanginess, balancing the sauce.
  • Cornstarch mixed with water (a slurry) thickens the sauce. Adjust the thickness by controlling the amount of cornstarch slurry you add.

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