Vegetarian Classic Teriyaki Sauce

This glossy, deeply savory sauce comes together in one small saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples — mirin and sake lend it that signature sweet, layered depth while a touch of sugar rounds out the edges. A gentle simmer is all it takes to reduce everything down until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, with that glassy sheen that makes teriyaki so craveable. It thickens up even more as it cools, turning into the kind of sticky, spoon-clinging glaze that clings beautifully to vegetables, tofu, or grain bowls. Best of all, it keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you can whisk up a batch once and have a versatile finishing sauce on hand all week. It's a solid, no-fuss option for a vegetarian kitchen looking to add real depth of flavor without much effort.

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