Thick Teriyaki Sauce

homemade japanese teriyaki sauce for poke bowl

This thick teriyaki sauce combines the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal glaze or marinade for various proteins and vegetables. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a quick dinner, this sauce adds a delicious Asian-inspired touch to your meals.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Sauce

Cuisine Japanese

Servings cup

Calories 482 kcal

Equipment

small saucepan

Ingredients

120 g (½ cups) soy sauce, subs note 1
55 g (¼ cups) brown sugar
45 g (3 tablespoon) mirin, subs note 2
3 cloves garlic, subs note 3
3 g (1 teaspoon) ginger, subs note 3
15 g (1 tablespoon) maple syrup, subs note 4
5 g (1 teaspoon) sesame oil, optional
60 g (¼ cups) water
10 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch

Instructions

Prepare

Finely mince: 3 cloves garlic, 3 g (1 teaspoon) ginger
Prepare cornflour slurry by mixing together 60 g (¼ cups) water and 10 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch

Cook

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 120 g (½ cups) soy sauce, 55 g (¼ cups) brown sugar, 45 g (3 tablespoon) mirin, 3 cloves garlic, 3 g (1 teaspoon) ginger, 15 g (1 tablespoon) maple syrup, 5 g (1 teaspoon) sesame oil soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, ginger, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Once it comes to a gentle boil (small bubbles), reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Gradually add the cornflour slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Continue to simmer the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Notes

Note 1 - Soy Sauce

Substitute Tamari for gluten-free. Low-sodium soy sauce is okay to use.

Note 2 - Mirin

Substitutes - white wine vinegar, white vinegar

Note 3 - Garlic & Ginger

Fresh recommended. Can use jar, but it won't taste as pungent.

Note 4 - Maple Syrup

Substitutes - honey

Storing and Freezing

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. Freeze in icecube trays for 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 4687mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 1gSugar: 74gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 2mg

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