Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste (fresh ginger or ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Sauces and Sweeteners: In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to create the base of your teriyaki sauce.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk or stir the ingredients vigorously until fully combined and the sugars are completely dissolved to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Taste and Adjust: Finally, taste your sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your flavor preference before using it in your recipes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the mixture gently on the stovetop to reduce and thicken before using.
- Fresh ginger paste imparts the best flavor, but ground ginger can be used as a substitute.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness by altering honey or soy sauce quantities to taste.
- Great for marinating meats, glazing grilled vegetables, or drizzling over rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
