Healthy Teriyaki Sauce

Spoonful of homemade teriyaki sauce over a jar of sauce

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Add this to your cooking repertoire, because this glossy, sweet-savory Teriyaki Sauce tastes amazing on salmon, chicken, stir-fries, rice bowls, or vegetables. And the best part is it's full-stop healthier than the bottled version.

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Recipe makes approximately 8

Equipment Needed

Small saucepan
Small mixing bowl
whisk
microplane (or fine grater)

Ingredients Needed

1 cup low-sodium soy sauce (see notes)
¾ cup honey
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons cold water
sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Add 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¾ cup honey, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger to a small saucepan.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and whisk until the honey dissolves and everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, whisk together 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 teaspoons cold water in a small bowl until completely smooth.
Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly. Continue cooking and whisking for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Use immediately or allow the sauce to cool before storing.

Recipe Notes

Make it Gluten-Free: Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce in place of the soy sauce.

Make it Paleo: Swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos and use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch.

Use Arrowroot Instead of Cornstarch: Arrowroot powder thickens the sauce similarly to cornstarch and creates a glossy finish. Use the same amount called for in the recipe.

Maple Syrup Instead of Honey: Maple syrup adds a slightly deeper, richer sweetness while still keeping the sauce naturally sweetened.

Adjust the Sweetness: To tweak the sweetness level, start with ½ cup honey instead of ¾ cup, then add more to taste if needed.

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