Why You Should Make Your Own Teriyaki Sauce
If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to spice up your meals, you need to try this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe. It is so easy to make and tastes much better than the store-bought ones. Trust me, once you make your own teriyaki sauce, you will never go back to the bottled ones.
This recipe only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. You just need soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and water. That’s it! No preservatives, no artificial flavors, no MSG. Just pure and natural goodness.
How to Customize and Use Your Sauce
The best part is that this recipe is very versatile and adaptable. You can adjust the sweetness, saltiness and spiciness to your liking or add more or less cornstarch depending on how thick or thin you want your sauce to be. You can even add some sesame seeds or green onions for extra crunch and flavor.
This homemade teriyaki sauce is perfect for any dish that needs a boost of flavor. You can use it as a marinade for chicken, beef, tofu or vegetables. You can also use it as a glaze or a dipping sauce for grilled or baked foods. Or you can simply drizzle it over some steamed rice and enjoy.
I love using this sauce for my teriyaki chicken bowls. I just marinate some chicken thighs in the sauce for an hour or overnight. Then I bake them in the oven until they are juicy and tender. I serve them with some rice, broccoli and more sauce on top. It is so satisfying and comforting.
How to Store and Reheat Your Sauce
This recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce, which is enough for 4 servings. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you need more. You can also store the leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just reheat it before using if needed.
This homemade teriyaki sauce recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Asian cuisine. It is quick, easy and flavorful. It will make your meals more exciting and delicious. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Steps
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5 min
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Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat.In this step, you will create the base of the teriyaki sauce by mixing together the main ingredients. You can use a whisk to combine them well and dissolve the sugar. You can also adjust the amount of garlic, onion, and ginger to your liking. Some people like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. |
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Done
3 min
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Add cornstarch and water and bring to a boilIn this step, you will thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch slurry. To make the slurry, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Then, slowly whisk it into the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, until it bubbles and thickens. |
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3
Done
3 min
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Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistencyReduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help the flavours meld together and create a rich, savoury sauce. |
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4
Done
5 min
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Use or store the sauce as desiredIn this final step, you can use the sauce right away or store it for later use. You can pour it over chicken, beef, pork, tofu, vegetables, rice, noodles, or anything else you like. You can also use it as a marinade or a dipping sauce for dumplings or shrimp. If you want to store it, let it cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week. |
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I can’t resist the allure of this recipe. It’s too good.