Low FODMAP Classic Teriyaki Sauce

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

This glossy, deeply savory glaze comes together in one small saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples — mirin brings its signature sweetness, a splash of sake rounds out the flavor, and a touch of sugar helps everything reduce into that classic sticky-sweet finish. A gentle simmer thickens the mixture until it coats the back of a spoon and leaves a clean line when you drag a finger through it, so you know exactly when it's ready. It cools into a rich, pourable glaze perfect for brushing over grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables, and it keeps well in the fridge for whenever a craving hits. This version is a solid pick for a low FODMAP kitchen, giving you that unmistakable teriyaki flavor without any guesswork. Make a batch on a slow afternoon and you'll have a go-to sauce ready for weeknight dinners in minutes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup soy sauce
Kikkoman Soy Sauce All-Purpose Seasoning Bottle - 10 Fl. Oz.Kikkoman Traditionally Brewed Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free 28% Less Sodium Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - Low FODMAP Certified La Choy Soy Sauce - 10 Fl Oz
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¼ cup mirin
2 tbsp sake
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1 3/4 tablespoons of sake is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid sake, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1
Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about one-third and coats the back of a spoon — a finger drawn through the coating should leave a clean line.

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