Ginger Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is one of those pantry staples that makes weeknight dinners feel effortless, but store-bought versions are almost always off the table when you're avoiding ginger — it's practically a signature ingredient in most commercial blends. This homemade version builds all that glossy, savory-sweet depth from tamari, mirin, and sake, with a cornstarch slurry that thickens the sauce to a perfect, spoon-coating consistency. The ginger listed in the recipe is explicitly optional, so you can leave it out entirely without sacrificing any of the sauce's rich, balanced flavor. What you're left with is a clean, versatile glaze that works beautifully on chicken, salmon, tofu, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in under ten minutes in a single saucepan, which makes it just as practical as anything from a bottle. Let it cool and store it in a sealed jar, and you've got a reliable, fridge-ready sauce ready to go whenever dinner calls for 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)
Can be omittedfresh ginger
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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