Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this exquisite homemade Japanese Teriyaki Sauce. This recipe combines the rich flavors of light soy sauce, sweet mirin, and sugar, balanced with honey and a hint of ginger and garlic. Perfect for glazing grilled chicken, beef, or vegetables, this sauce offers a delightful umami flavor profile that enhances any meal. Easy to prepare and store, you can make a batch in advance to use whenever you crave that signature teriyaki taste.
1
Servings
800
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Japanese light soy sauce
1/2 cup (None)
Mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
1/2 cup (None)
Sugar
1/2 cup (None)
Ginger
1 pinch (Ground or grated)
Honey
2 tablespoons (None)
Salt
1 teaspoon (None)
Garlic
1 clove (Minced)
Instructions
1
In a medium-sized pot, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, honey, salt, minced garlic, ginger, and mix well.
2
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for approximately 15 minutes. This will help the flavors meld and the sauce to thicken.
4
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
5
Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight jar or container and store it in the refrigerator. The sauce will keep well for approximately one month.
Nutrition Information
0g
Fat
201g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce?
It is a homemade glaze and marinade that combines light soy sauce, mirin, sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic for a rich umami flavor profile.
What are the primary ingredients for this recipe?
The main ingredients are Japanese light soy sauce, mirin, sugar, honey, salt, minced garlic, and ginger.
How much soy sauce is needed?
This recipe requires 1/2 cup of Japanese light soy sauce.
What type of ginger should I use?
You can use 1 pinch of either ground or grated ginger.
How much honey is included in the sauce?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of honey to help balance the flavors and add a glaze-like consistency.
Is there garlic in this teriyaki sauce?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 clove of minced garlic.
What is the first step in making the sauce?
The first step is to combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, honey, salt, minced garlic, and ginger in a medium-sized pot and mix well.
Do I need to boil the teriyaki sauce?
Yes, place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
How long should the sauce simmer?
Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
Why does the sauce need to simmer?
Simmering allows the flavors to meld together and helps the sauce thicken to the desired consistency.
What should I do after the sauce finishes simmering?
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the sauce to cool down completely to room temperature.
How should I store the homemade teriyaki sauce?
Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight jar or container and keep it in the refrigerator.
How long does the sauce stay fresh in the fridge?
The sauce will keep well for approximately one month when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What can I use this teriyaki sauce for?
It is perfect for glazing grilled chicken, beef, or vegetables, and also works as a marinade.
How many calories are in this recipe?
The entire batch contains approximately 800 calories.
Does this sauce contain any fat?
No, this teriyaki sauce recipe contains 0g of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content of the sauce?
The sauce contains 201g of carbohydrates per the full recipe amount.
How much protein is in the sauce?
The full recipe provides approximately 8g of protein.
Is this sauce high in sugar?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of honey, making it a sweet and savory glaze.
What is mirin and do I need it?
Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine that adds sweetness and shine; 1/2 cup is required for this authentic flavor.
Can I use this as a marinade?
Yes, one of the tags for this recipe is marinades, making it suitable for pre-soaking meats or vegetables.
What kind of flavor profile does this sauce have?
It offers a signature umami flavor profile that is both sweet and savory.
How much salt is added to the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is described as an easy to prepare sauce that can be made in advance.
What category does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized under Sauces.
What type of pot is recommended for cooking?
A medium-sized pot is recommended for combining and boiling the ingredients.
Can I use this for grilling?
Yes, it is specifically noted as a great grilling sauce and glaze.
Does the recipe require any specific preparation for the garlic?
Yes, the garlic clove should be minced before being added to the mixture.
How much mirin is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of mirin.
How much sugar is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of sugar.