Home Made Teriyaki Sauce



Home Made Teriyaki Sauce Recipe 

Teriyaki sauce is a glossy, savory-sweet Japanese glaze made from soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics. This homemade version gives you better depth, cleaner flavor, and customizable sweetness compared to store-bought bottles. Perfect for grilling, marinades, stir-fries, and dipping.

📜 Ingredients (Makes ~1 cup)

Core Base (Essential):

  • ½ cup soy sauce (Japanese shoyu preferred for best flavor)

  • ¼ cup mirin

  • ¼ cup sake

  • 3–4 tbsp brown sugar (or use honey for a smoother glaze)

Aromatics & Flavor Enhancers (Optional but HIGHLY recommended):

Thickening (If you want a glaze-style teriyaki):

🧑‍🍳 Method (Professional Technique)

1. Combine the base

In a saucepan, add:

  • Soy sauce

  • Mirin

  • Sake

  • Brown sugar

Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.

2. Add aromatics

Stir in garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, not a rapid boil — this preserves the aromatics’ freshness.

3. Reduce and concentrate

Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened and the alcohol in the mirin/sake evaporates.
For a thicker, glossy glaze, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 more minutes.

4. Strain (Optional but high-end)

Strain out the garlic/ginger for a smooth, restaurant-style glossy sauce.

🍱 How to Use Teriyaki Sauce

As a Marinade:

  • Marinate chicken, beef, or salmon for 30 minutes–2 hours (longer for beef).

  • Pat dry before grilling for perfect caramelization.

As a Glaze:

Brush during the final minutes of cooking for a shiny lacquered finish.

In Stir-Fries:

Add 2–3 tbsp at the end to coat vegetables or noodles.

As a Dipping Sauce:

Serve with shrimp tempura, gyoza, meat skewers, or rice bowls.

🌟 High-Value Notes & Tips

1. The “Holy Trinity” of Japanese Teriyaki

  • Soy sauce = salty umami

  • Mirin = sweetness + gloss

  • Sake = sharpness + aroma
    This trio is the heart of authentic teriyaki.

2. No Mirin? Use This Substitution:

Mix:

  • 3 tbsp white wine or apple juice

  • 1 tsp sugar

3. Want a sweet, sticky glaze?

Increase sugar or honey by 1–2 tbsp.

4. Want a more savory, less sweet sauce?

Add 1–2 tsp rice vinegar or reduce sugar.

5. Avoid burning

Teriyaki has sugar—apply toward the end of grilling to prevent scorching.

🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerator: 2–3 weeks

  • Freezer: Up to 3 months

  • Store in a glass jar for best flavor retention.

🔥 BONUS: Smoky Teriyaki Variation

Add:

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika or

  • 1–2 drops liquid smoke

Great for BBQ chicken and grilled salmon.

OTHER RECIPES


 Teriyaki Sauce INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup (85 ml) brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
  • 2 cups (500 ml) tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup (85 ml) cider vinegar
  • 1½ tbsp (20 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Teriyaki Sauce INSTRUCTIONS 

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, or blender. 

Add liquids and mix very well. 

Transfer to a tightly sealed jar and refrigerate for at least four hours - overnight is best. Stir well before using. 
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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce


Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

This recipe follows the classic Japanese foundation of soy sauce + mirin + sake + sugar, then layers in subtle aromatics for depth. You’ll get a sauce that is silky, shiny, and perfectly balanced between salty, sweet, and umami.

⭐ INGREDIENTS (Makes ~1½ cups)

Core Base Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce (Japanese shoyu gives best flavor)

  • ½ cup mirin (sweet rice wine)

  • ¼ cup sake

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (or white sugar for cleaner taste)

High-Value Flavor Enhancers (Optional but Strongly Recommended)

  • 1–2 slices fresh ginger

  • 1 clove garlic, lightly crushed

  • 1 tbsp honey (adds shine + viscosity)

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (fragrant finish)

  • 1–2 tsp rice vinegar (for brightness and balance)

🍯 STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO MAKE SILKY, GLOSSY TERIYAKI SAUCE

1. Combine the Base

In a small saucepan, combine:

  • soy sauce

  • mirin

  • sake

  • sugar

Add garlic and ginger if using.

2. Heat Gently

Set over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir to help the sugar dissolve completely.

3. Reduce for Thickness

Simmer for 8–12 minutes, until the sauce:

  • slightly thickens

  • turns glossy

  • lightly coats the back of a spoon

This slow reduction is what creates the true teriyaki shine.

4. Finish the Sauce

Remove ginger and garlic.
Stir in:

  • honey

  • a touch of sesame oil

  • a drop of rice vinegar for brightness (optional)

High-Value Tip:
The sauce will continue thickening as it cools — don’t over-reduce.

🍣 HOW TO USE YOUR HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE

For Glazing

Brush onto salmon, chicken, tofu, or beef during the final 2 minutes of grilling or pan-searing.

For Stir-Fries

Add in the last 30–60 seconds to keep the glaze shiny.

For Dipping

Serve as-is with dumplings, spring rolls, karaage, or steamed vegetables.

For Oven Dishes

Bake chicken thighs or salmon with the sauce added in the last 3 minutes for that lacquered, caramelized finish.

💡 HIGH VALUE PRO TIPS & VARIATIONS

1. Traditional Ratio

If you want a purist Japanese flavor, use a 1:1:1 ratio of soy sauce : mirin : sake.

2. For Extra Thickness

Add a cornstarch slurry:

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp water
    Stir in during the last 2 minutes.

3. For Smoky Depth

Add ½ tsp smoked paprika or a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

4. For Spicy Teriyaki

Add:

5. Alcohol-Free Version

Replace mirin + sake with:

  • ½ cup apple juice

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 extra tbsp sugar to balance

6. Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.

  • Freeze in small portions for up to 3 months.

OTHER RECIPES

Teriyaki Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sweet rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 garlic clove, zested
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, zested
  • 1 pound chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Teriyaki Directions
Heat the soy sauce, water, sweet rice wine, brown sugar, honey, garlic clove and fresh ginger in a small saucepan over moderately high heat. 

When the mixture reaches a simmer, bring the heat down to low and allow to reduce for 10 minutes, until the sauce reduces by about half. 

Transfer to a small bowl; mixture will thicken as it cools. Note: If you'd like it thicker, for it to resemble much more like a glaze, pour a tablespoon of the mixture into a small bowl. Add a teaspoon of corn starch to the small bowl and whisk until it completely dissolves. 

Add the corn starch mixture to the teriyaki sauce, whisking until dissolved.

To make the teriyaki chicken, sprinkle the chicken with the baking powder. 

Allow to air dry in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and place the chicken side by side. 

Transfer to the oven to cook for 20 minutes. 

At the 20 minute mark, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. 

Brush the chicken with the teriyaki sauce and transfer to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and top with teriyaki sauce, liberally. 

Sprinkle the chicken with a pinch of two of sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy !

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Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade


Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade

A deeply flavorful Japanese-style sauce made from a traditional base of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. This version gives you two forms:

  1. Classic Teriyaki Sauce (thick & glossy)

  2. Teriyaki Marinade (thin & penetrating for meats)

⭐ INGREDIENTS (Makes ~1½ cups)

Core Teriyaki Base

  • ½ cup soy sauce (Japanese shoyu preferred)

  • ½ cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)

  • ¼ cup sake

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (can use white sugar for a cleaner flavor)

Flavor Enhancements (Optional but HIGH VALUE)

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced

  • 1 tbsp honey (adds shine and viscosity)

  • 1–2 tsp rice vinegar (for brightness)

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for aroma)

🍯 RECIPE 1 — Classic Teriyaki Sauce (Thick, Glossy, Restaurant Style)

1. Combine Ingredients

Place soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and optional garlic/ginger in a small saucepan.

2. Simmer & Reduce

  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

  • Simmer 8–12 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly.

  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Strain & Finish

  • Remove garlic/ginger.

  • Stir in honey and a tiny splash of sesame oil for shine and aroma.

4. Desired Texture

Your teriyaki sauce should:
✔ Be glossy
✔ Lightly coat the back of a spoon
✔ Thicken more as it cools

Uses: Drizzle on grilled meats, brush onto salmon, glaze skewers, dip dumplings, or finish stir-fries.

🍶 RECIPE 2 — Teriyaki Marinade (Thin, Penetrating, Great for Meats)

To Make Marinade

Use the same ingredient list but skip the reduction step.

Method

  1. Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until dissolved.

  2. Add sliced ginger and garlic for infusion.

  3. Optional: add 1 tbsp neutral oil to help coat meat.

Marinating Times

  • Chicken: 2–4 hours

  • Salmon: 20–30 minutes

  • Beef: 1–3 hours

  • Tofu: 30–60 minutes

  • Shrimp: 15–20 minutes

High-Value Tip:
Do not over-marinate seafood — the salt in soy sauce can firm the proteins too much.

🔥 HOW TO USE (CHEF-LEVEL TIPS)

For Grilling / Pan-Seared Proteins

  • Sear protein first.

  • Brush thick teriyaki on during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.

  • Let it caramelize — that’s where deep flavor develops.

For Stir-Fries

  • Add sauce only at the end to preserve shine.

For Glazed Teriyaki Salmon

  • Bake salmon at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes.

  • Brush on sauce during the last 3 minutes.

  • Broil briefly for a lacquered finish.

For Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

  • Grill chicken thighs; glaze twice near the end.

  • Slice and serve over rice with sesame seeds and scallions.

💡 HIGH VALUE PRO TIPS & VARIATIONS

1. Traditional Ratio

Classic Japanese teriyaki is a 1:1:1 ratio of soy sauce, mirin, and sake.

2. For Extra Thickness

Add:

  • ½–1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
    Add in the last 2 minutes for a velvety glaze.

3. For a More Complex Flavor

Stir in:

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • ½ tsp yuzu juice or lemon zest

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce for umami depth

  • 1 tsp chili paste for spicy teriyaki

4. Storage

  • Sauce: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

  • Marinade: Use within 3–4 days.

5. Alcohol-Free Version

Replace sake + mirin with:

  • ½ cup apple juice

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 extra tbsp sugar

OTHER RECIPES

Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 
  • 1 cup soy sauce 
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
  • 1/3 cup white sugar 
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 
  • 1 dash red pepper flakes black pepper to taste
Directions

Bring mirin to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. 

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. 

Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. 

Season with garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and black pepper; simmer an additional 5 minutes. 

Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Enjoy it !

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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

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.

⭐ 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.

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
The Teriyaki sauce recipe is ready....
teriyaki-sauce.

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