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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

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This easy homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. It’s sweet, savory, and perfect for chicken, stir fry, and more.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Asian, Asian-Inspired, Japanese-Inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 62
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Instructions

  • Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved
  • Mix cornstarch with water to create slurry
  • Slowly whisk slurry into sauce
  • Cook until thickened and glossy
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly

Notes

  1. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels
  2. Stir constantly after adding cornstarch to avoid lumps
  3. Adjust thickness by adding more or less slurry
  4. Let sauce cool slightly for best texture
  5. Double the batch and store for quick meals later