Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

This very easy teriyaki sauce strikes just the right balance of savory-sweet-salty. There are only 6 ingredients here: soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and a hint of starch for that velvety mouthfeel. Mirin is a traditional Japanese sweet rice wine, which can be found in most grocery stores and adds a much more authentic teriyaki flavor.

How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

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1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
2 tablespoons mirin (we use this one)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar (or coconut sugar)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch (Note 1)
1 teaspoon cold water

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together the starch and water until a slurry is formed. Set aside.
Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan, except the starch slurry. Bring the sauce to a low simmer over medium heat. Whisk the slurry once more and pour it into the sauce, stirring as you do so. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve: Enjoy your teriyaki sauce smothered over Teriyaki Tofu, vegetables, or Teriyaki Pineapple Burgers.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: If you prefer your sauce quite thick and syrupy, increase the starch to 1.5 teaspoons.

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Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 60			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 0g	0%	Protein 2g	4%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%	Net Carbohydrate 14g
Fiber 0g	0%	Potassium 4mg	0%
Iron	6%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This very easy teriyaki sauce strikes just the right balance of savory-sweet-salty. There are only 6 ingredients here: soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sweetener, ginger, and a hint of starch for that velvety mouthfeel. Mirin is a traditional Japanese sweet rice wine, which can be found in most grocery stores and adds a much more authentic teriyaki flavor.

How To MakeDiet Type: Low-carb

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

Shopping List

1/4 cup tamari (I use low-sodium)
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-carb granulated sweetener (1:1 sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch (Note 1)
1 teaspoon cold water

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together the starch and water until a slurry is formed. Set aside.
Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan, except the starch slurry. Bring the sauce to a low simmer over medium heat. Whisk the slurry once more and pour it into the sauce, stirring as you do so. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve: Enjoy your teriyaki sauce smothered over Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon, Tofu, or even Teriyaki Pineapple Burgers.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: If you prefer your sauce quite thick and syrupy, increase the starch to 1.5 teaspoons.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 37			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 0g	0%	Protein 2g	4%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%	Net Carbohydrate 7g
Fiber 0g	0%	Potassium 4mg	0%
Iron	6%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This soy-free teriyaki sauce strikes just the right balance of savory-sweet-salty. There are only 6 ingredients here: aminos, vinegar, sugar, fruit juice, ginger, and a hint of starch for that velvety mouthfeel. Since most teriyaki sauces contain alcohol from Japanese mirin, this paleo-friendly version substitutes the mirin to keep this alcohol-free (and still delicious).

How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo

Freeze For Not recommended

Best by 3-5 days

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7 tablespoons coconut aminos
4 teaspoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons coconut sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice or pineapple juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon tapioca starch
1 teaspoon cold water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together the starch and water until a slurry is formed. Set aside.
Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan, except the starch slurry. Bring the sauce to a low simmer over medium heat. Whisk the slurry once more and pour it into the sauce, stirring as you do so. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve: Enjoy your teriyaki sauce smothered over Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon, or even Teriyaki Pineapple Burgers.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: If you prefer your sauce quite thick and syrupy, increase the starch to 1.5 teaspoons.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 49			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 0g	0%	Protein 0g	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%	Net Carbohydrate 11g
Fiber 0g	0%	Potassium 96mg	3%
Vitamin C	2%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

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