EVERYDAY TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE

EVERYDAY TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE

🍶 Everyday Teriyaki Sauce (Quick & Versatile)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)

• 1/4 cup water

• 3 tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, adds shine and body)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp mirin (optional but recommended)

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp powder)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water (for thickening)

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Instructions

1. Mix Base Ingredients
   Add soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, vinegar (and mirin if using) to a small saucepan.

2. Add Aromatics
   Stir in garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

3. Simmer
   Heat over medium, stir occasionally until lightly simmering.

4. Thicken
   Add cornstarch slurry slowly while stirring.
   Continue heating 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thick.

5. Cool & Store
   Remove from heat and let it cool — it thickens more as it cools.

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Flavor Options

Variation	How to Adjust
Sweeter	Add more honey or brown sugar
Thicker glaze	Use extra cornstarch slurry
Spicy	Add chili flakes, sambal, or sriracha
Smoky	Add a tiny splash of Worcestershire
Umami boost	Add a pinch of MSG or dash of fish sauce

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Storage

• Refrigerate 7–14 days in a sealed jar.

• Freeze in cubes for easy portion use.

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Perfect For

• Chicken, salmon, shrimp, tofu, noodles, stir-fry, rice bowls, burgers, wings, dumplings

Teriyaki Sauce INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp fresh, grated ginger (optional)
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Teriyaki Sauce INSTRUCTIONS
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 

 Heat in a medium sized pot, on medium heat, until the mixture boils. 

 Stir continuously to ensure your sugar dissolves.

 Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl again. 

 To use for stir fry, as a Teriyaki Sauce, pour the sauce into the vegetables while stir frying in wok or pan. 

To use as a marinade, allow veggies, tofu, or tempeh to soak for at least 20 minutes before grilling. the teriyaki sauce recipe is ready...enjoy the teriyaki !

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TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE-5

TERIYAKI SAUCE RECIPE-5

🍶 Teriyaki Sauce Recipe #5 (Classic, Rich & Slightly Thick)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (preferably Japanese)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 2 tbsp mirin (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

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Instructions

1. Combine Base
   In a small saucepan, mix soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, and rice vinegar.

2. Add Aromatics
   Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir well.

3. Heat
   Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.

4. Thicken
   Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to form a slurry.
   Slowly pour into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.

5. Finish Cooking
   Continue cooking for 2–4 minutes until thick, glossy, and smooth.
   Remove from heat and let cool slightly — it will thicken more as it cools.

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Taste Adjustments

Want it more…	Add
Sweeter	+ honey or + brown sugar
Darker & richer	+ dash dark soy sauce
Tangier	+ rice vinegar or + lemon juice
Savory/umami	+ pinch MSG or + dash fish sauce
Spicy	+ chili flakes or + sriracha

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Storage

• Cool completely before storing.

• Keep in a clean jar or bottle.

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

• For freezing: portion into cubes (ice tray) and freeze up to 3 months.

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Usage Ideas

• Brush on grilled chicken, salmon, steaks, or ribs

• Toss with noodles, stir-fried vegetables or rice bowls

• Use as dipping sauce for dumplings or tempura

• Mix into burger patties or meatballs for Japanese fusion

Teriyaki Sauce Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/2 c soy sauce (shoyu, Aloha brand is what everyone at home uses)
• 1 c water
• 1 c sugar (brown, turbinado, or white, your choice)
• 1 Tbl chopped or pressed garlic
• 2 Tbl grated ginger

Teriyaki Sauce INSTRUCTIONS
The secret technique to Island teriyaki is to marinate for a long time, at least overnight and sometimes for days. Do NOT marinate chicken breasts in teriyaki sauce--they get a really horrible texture. Thighs, drumsticks, wings are okay. Other meats seem to be fine. Beef and pork should be sliced first so the marinade really penetrates. The teriyaki sauce recipe is done...enjoy !
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