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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

This simple, savory, and sweet teriyaki sauce is ready in minutes and tastes far better than anything from a bottle.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Asian American· July 23, 2026
Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
2 cups

Making your own teriyaki sauce at home is a total game changer for your weeknight dinners. It is incredibly easy to whip up with simple pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, and it gives you total control over the flavor and thickness of your sauce.

I love keeping a batch of this in the fridge for whenever I need to glaze chicken, toss some salmon, or pour over a quick stir fry. Once you see how fast it comes together, you might never go back to buying it at the store again.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.

  2. 2

    Place the pan over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together until smooth to create a slurry.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while whisking constantly.

  5. 5

    Continue cooking the sauce for a minute or two until it thickens into a glossy glaze.

  6. 6

    Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If the sauce gets too thick after being chilled, you can stir in a tiny splash of water while reheating it on the stove.

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