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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Whether used as a marinade, dipping sauce or even a glaze, this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe is full of flavor and perfectly sweet!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: teriyaki, teriyaki sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 412kcal

Ingredients

TERIYAKI MARINADE

  • 2/3 cup mirin
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 7 large garlic cloves minced*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced*

TERIYAKI GLAZE

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for teriyaki marinade in a small sauce pan. Bring to a low boil, then a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Mixture will be thin. Use this for marinating.
  • Using an immersion blender or small food processor, blend well.
  • To make marinade into a sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water until fully combined. Mix with teriyaki marinade until it becomes glossy. Remove from heat, mixture will thicken as it cools.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

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Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7097mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg