Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Homemade teriyaki sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. This recipe for teriyaki sauce uses tamari or soy sauce, honey or pure maple syrup, brown rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper.

Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese sauce that is typically made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. It is used to glaze meat, fish, and vegetables. Teriyaki sauce has a sweet and savory flavor that is perfect for adding flavor to a variety of dishes. This recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce is a great way to make your own teriyaki sauce at home. It's easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. You can use tamari or soy sauce, honey or pure maple syrup, brown rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper to make this sauce. The possibilities are endless!

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly reduced and is syrupy.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Why It Works

• The combination of tamari or soy sauce, honey or pure maple syrup, and brown rice vinegar gives the sauce a sweet and savory flavor.
• The grated ginger and minced garlic add a bit of spice to the sauce.
• The sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to the sauce.
• The red pepper flakes and ground black pepper add a bit of heat to the sauce.