Restaurant Teriyaki Sauce

Restaurant Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Restaurant-Style Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Thick & Glossy)

Ingredients

Base

• 1 cup soy sauce

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup honey or white sugar

• 1/4 cup mirin (or 2 tbsp rice vinegar + 2 tbsp sugar as substitute)

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

Aromatics (common in restaurants)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

Thickener

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water (slurry)

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Instructions

1. Combine and heat

In a medium saucepan, add:

• soy sauce

• water

• brown sugar

• honey

• mirin

• sesame oil

• garlic

• ginger

Heat over medium until the mixture begins to gently simmer.

2. Dissolve and reduce

Stir frequently until all sugar dissolves.
Let it simmer 5–7 minutes to build flavor.

3. Thicken it

Mix cornstarch + water into a slurry.
Slowly pour into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly.

Cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes thick, shiny, and coats a spoon.

4. Adjust flavor

Taste and adjust:

• Sweeter: add more honey or brown sugar

• Saltier: splash of soy sauce

• Tangier: a touch more mirin or vinegar

• Glossier: simmer a bit longer

5. Strain (optional)

Many restaurants strain out ginger/garlic for a smooth, high-shine finish.

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⭐ Restaurant Secrets

✔ They use brown sugar + honey for shine and syrupy texture.
✔ They add sesame oil for depth.
✔ They thicken with cornstarch to get that sticky glaze that clings to meat.
✔ Many add a bit of garlic + ginger for aroma.
✔ Sauce is often made in big batches and reduced slowly.

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Storage

• Fridge: up to 2 weeks

• Freezer: up to 3 months

• Thickens when cold—reheat gently to loosen.

OTHER RECIPE

Teriyaki Sauce Recipe Ingredients

* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 cup water
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
* 1-2 tablespoon honey
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup cold water

TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all but cornstarch and 1/4c water in a sauce pan and begin heating.
2. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a cup and dissolve. Add to sauce in pan.
3.Heat until sauce thickens to desired thickness.
4.Add water to thin if you over-thick it
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