Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

This Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe is sweet, tangy, and better than anything store-bought. All you need are eight simple ingredients and a few minutes, and it’s ready for you to use in a variety of different recipes!

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I am so excited to bring you another post in our All the Healthy Things “Just the Basics” series. These posts are focused on helping you master basics in the kitchen and, hopefully, inspiring you with a few new ideas along the way.

If you are new to cooking, or just need a refresher on the basics, these posts are designed to help you feel more confident in the kitchen. Once you have a handle on a few basic concepts and techniques, you can easily build upon them to create new and exciting recipes dishes without a second thought.

If you have ever wondered how some people just seem to know how to cook without a recipe or can quickly throw together a meal in a moment’s notice, it’s likely because they have a good grasp of the basics. I want that for you! It’s my hope that every just the basics post helps you feel more comfortable so that you can enjoy your time spent in the kitchen even more!

If you haven’t already be sure to check out the other how-to guides in the series.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Key Ingredients

1. Coconut Aminos: these are a common soy-free substitute for soy sauce in many recipes. They taste very similar to soy sauce but taste just slightly sweeter. You can find them in the Asian aisle of your local grocery, usually near the soy sauce.
2. Honey: helps balance the tanginess of the sauce and creates a thicker, sticky consistency so that it clings to your protein or veggies. If preferred, maple syrup will also work. 
3. Mirin: this is a Japanese rice wine that creates the sweet, tangy flavor you look for in teriyaki. You can find it in the Asian aisle of your local grocery store. 
4. Sesame Oil: this gives the teriyaki sauce the slightly nutty, toasty flavor.
5. Cornstarch: this helps thicken the sauce. If you don’t have cornstarch you can also use arrowroot starch.

How to Store

Once cool, transfer leftover sauce to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to one week. Or, freeze for up to 3 months. 

To use, thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, give the mixture a good shake or stir to redistribute the ingredients. 

Ways to Use

Use this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe in stir-fries and grain bowls or as a marinade or dipping sauce with a variety of recipes. If you’re looking for inspiration, some of my favorite options include: 

1. Teriyaki Beef Bowls
2. Teriyaki Salmon
3. 15 Minute Ground Beef Stir Fry
4. Asian-Inspired Chicken Stir Fry

More Homemade Sauce Recipes

1. Easy Buffalo Sauce Recipe
2. Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce
3. Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce
4. Easy Homemade Stir Fry Sauce
5. Sweet and Tangy Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce
6. The Best Homemade Burger Sauce

I hope you give this Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe a try! It’s easy to make and so delicious! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat