Dairy Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is one of those pantry staples that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into something genuinely crave-worthy — glossy, sweet, savory, and deeply satisfying. Most store-bought versions are loaded with additives, and many contain hidden dairy derivatives or wheat-based soy sauce that can catch you off guard. This homemade version uses tamari in place of conventional soy sauce, keeping things clean and completely free of dairy from start to finish. The mirin and sake bring that authentic depth, while a quick cornstarch slurry gives the sauce its signature lacquered consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're glazing. A touch of freshly grated ginger at the end adds a bright, warming note that bottled sauces rarely capture. Whether you're brushing it over grilled chicken, drizzling it on roasted vegetables, or using it as a dipping sauce, this one comes together in under ten minutes and keeps well in a sealed jar for easy weeknight meals.
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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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