Honey Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is one of those pantry staples that makes weeknight dinners feel effortless, but most store-bought versions are loaded with hidden sweeteners — including honey — that can make label-reading a real chore. This homemade version keeps things clean and simple, relying on granulated sugar to deliver that signature glossy sweetness without any bee-derived ingredients. Tamari stands in for conventional soy sauce, which also makes this naturally gluten free, so it works beautifully for anyone navigating multiple dietary needs at once. The mirin and sake bring a gentle depth and subtle complexity that you just can't fake with shortcuts, and a quick cornstarch slurry pulls it all together into a sauce that clings perfectly to whatever you're glazing. A little fresh ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, warming kick that takes the whole thing up a notch. Use it straight off the stove as a glaze for salmon, chicken, or tofu, or let it cool and keep it in a jar in the fridge for easy meals all week long.
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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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