3-Ingredient Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe: Skip the Bottled Stuff by 30Seconds Food

You could buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce, but why? This quick and easy three-ingredient teriyaki sauce recipe is just that – three simple ingredients. We've also included a list of optional add-ins that create an even more complex flavor. So easy and so delicious – why wouldn't you make your own?
To make this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe you will need low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch and honey (and some water). The red pepper flakes are optional. The Asian sauce cooks up on the stovetop in about eight minutes. So quick and easy!
Serve this teriyaki sauce with your favorite stir-fry recipes or use in Asian recipes calling for teriyaki sauce.
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Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons honey
- red pepper flakes to taste, optional
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Recipe Notes
- Here are some optional ingredients you add to this teriyaki sauce: rice wine vinegar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, sesame seeds, minced green onions and crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you want a gluten-free sauce, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepot. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, until it thickens up, about 8 minutes. Cook longer for a thicker sauce.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 31
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 352mg
Total Carbohydrate: 8.1g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 7.3g
Protein: 0.4g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 1mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 4mg
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