Cashew Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce should be one of the simplest things to make at home, yet so many bottled versions sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared equipment that makes them a gamble. This from-scratch version keeps things clean and straightforward — tamari, mirin, sake, sugar, and a cornstarch slurry are all you need to build that glossy, savory-sweet glaze you crave. The tamari does the heavy lifting here, delivering deep umami flavor while keeping things naturally wheat-free, and the cornstarch thickens everything into a beautifully lacquered sauce that clings to whatever you're cooking. A touch of fresh ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, slightly spicy note that makes the whole thing feel restaurant-quality. It comes together in under ten minutes and works equally well as a marinade, a stir-fry sauce, or a dipping sauce alongside dumplings or grilled skewers. Let it cool and store it in a sealed jar, and you've got a versatile weeknight staple ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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