Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Teriyaki Sauce is a sweet and savory Japanese-style sauce commonly used for glazing meats, seafood, and vegetables. Made with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger, this teriyaki sauce recipe creates a rich, glossy sauce that adds bold flavor to many dishes.

Origin of Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki is a cooking technique from Japan where foods are grilled or cooked with a glaze made from soy sauce and sugar. Over time, teriyaki sauce became popular worldwide as a marinade and finishing sauce for chicken, beef, and vegetables.

Why It’s Loved

This teriyaki sauce recipe is loved for its perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The combination of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic creates a versatile sauce that works well as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.

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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

90

kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• ½ cup water

Directions

• In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
• Add the slurry to the saucepan while stirring continuously.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Use as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce

Notes

• Serving Suggestion: Perfect for teriyaki chicken, stir-fry, or grilled vegetables.
• Tip: Add sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
• Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.