Almond Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce should be one of the simplest things in your kitchen, but store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in unexpected additives and allergens that make label-reading a chore. This homemade version keeps things clean and straightforward, built on tamari, mirin, sake, and sugar — nothing more than what you actually need. A quick cornstarch slurry is whisked in toward the end, giving the sauce that glossy, restaurant-style thickness that clings beautifully to whatever you're glazing. A little fresh ginger stirred in at the finish adds a bright, warming note that lifts the whole thing. The result is deeply savory, lightly sweet, and just sticky enough to make grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables genuinely irresistible. Because you're making it from scratch with these specific ingredients, you can feel confident there's nothing hidden in the mix — no shared-facility surprises, no mystery flavors.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the tamari, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is steaming, about 2 minutes.
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