Emulsifier Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce from a bottle almost always comes loaded with additives you didn't ask for, and tracking down a clean version that skips emulsifiers entirely can feel like a scavenger hunt. This homemade version keeps things beautifully simple — tamari, mirin, sake, sugar, and a cornstarch slurry are all you need to build that glossy, savory-sweet glaze from scratch. The cornstarch does the thickening work here, so there's no need for any stabilizers or binding agents that could sneak unwanted ingredients into your meal. A little fresh ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, aromatic lift that makes the whole sauce feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, and the result is a rich, lacquered sauce that clings perfectly to whatever you're glazing. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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