Teriyaki Sauce Homemade Recipe

Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious teriyaki sauce with this easy homemade recipe! This sauce gets better with age, developing richer flavors over time. Perfect for glazing chicken, fish, and steak, drizzling over rice, enhancing Japanese dishes, or even adding a unique twist to your hamburgers. Make a big batch – it stores indefinitely and tastes amazing!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 244.8 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.5 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Teriyaki Sauce Homemade

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How to Make Teriyaki Sauce Homemade

  1. In a blender, combine 1 cup soy sauce, ½ cup mirin, ¼ cup sake, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  2. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. (The longer it sits, the better it tastes!)
  4. Enjoy your homemade teriyaki sauce on your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

134 g

Sugar

170g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g

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