This teriyaki sauce recipe is sweet, savory, tangy, and full of umami flavor and is perfect for marinades, sauces, stir-fries, and more.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Asian,
Keyword teriyaki sauce
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 81kcal
Ingredients
½cupgranulated sugar
½cupsoy sauce
¼cuprice vinegar
2clovesgarlic
1teaspooncornstarch
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Whisk the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a rolling simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat then transfer to a small bowl and cool for 10-20 minutes.
Notes
This makes ¾ cup of sauce Be careful not to cook the teriyaki sauce for too long, otherwise, the sugars will crystallize and the sauce will become grainy.