Vegan Gluten Free Honey Teriyaki Sauce

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

This glossy sauce starts with a savory tamari base, brightened with rice vinegar, a touch of sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger for warmth. A quick cornstarch slurry whisked in at the end gives it that glossy, spoon-coating thickness that clings perfectly to noodles, stir-fries, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in one small saucepan in under ten minutes, with a final scatter of sesame seeds for a bit of crunch and visual pop. The balance here is sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, making it a versatile sauce you'll want on repeat. It's an easy one to keep on hand for a plant-based kitchen, ready to dress up whatever you're cooking that night.

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup tamari
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¼ cup honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than 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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