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Servings: 2 cups

Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes
Whether used as a marinade, dipping sauce or even a glaze, this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe is full of flavor and perfectly sweet!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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!

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
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: teriyaki, teriyaki sauce