Gluten Free Honey Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce sounds simple enough, but most store-bought versions sneak in regular soy sauce, which contains wheat and immediately rules it out for anyone avoiding gluten. This homemade version swaps in tamari — the naturally wheat-free alternative — so you get that same deep, savory backbone without any compromise. Honey brings a gentle sweetness, rice vinegar adds a bright lift, and a touch of sesame oil and fresh ginger round everything out into something that tastes genuinely complex for how few ingredients are involved. A quick cornstarch slurry is all it takes to transform the simmering liquid into a glossy, clingy sauce that coats whatever you drizzle it over. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and it makes enough to serve eight, so it's just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is for a weekend spread. Spoon it over rice bowls, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or noodles — the possibilities are honestly endless. A sprinkle of sesame seeds right before serving gives it that finishing touch that makes it look like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
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8 servings
- ½ cup tamari
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the slurry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, whisk together the tamari, honey, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth and no lumps remain.
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