Lupin Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade teriyaki sauce is one of those kitchen staples that tastes dramatically better than anything from a bottle, and this version comes together in under ten minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Tamari stands in for conventional soy sauce, keeping things gluten free without sacrificing that deep, savory umami backbone the sauce is known for. Mirin and sake bring a gentle sweetness and subtle complexity, while a simple cornstarch slurry gives the finished sauce that glossy, restaurant-style consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're glazing. A touch of freshly grated ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, warming lift that makes the whole thing feel a little more alive. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is reassuringly straightforward — every ingredient is clean and easy to verify, with no flour-based thickeners or legume derivatives hiding anywhere in the mix. Make a batch to use as a glaze, a dipping sauce, or a marinade, and keep the rest in a sealed jar in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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