MSG Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is one of those pantry staples that sounds simple but can hide a surprising number of additives when you grab a bottle off the shelf — including flavor enhancers you'd rather avoid. This from-scratch version keeps things clean and straightforward, built on tamari, mirin, sake, and sugar for that classic balance of savory, sweet, and slightly tangy depth. A quick cornstarch slurry whisked in at the end gives the sauce that glossy, clingy consistency that makes it so satisfying as both a glaze and a dipping sauce. Optional fresh ginger adds a bright, warming note that takes the whole thing up a notch without complicating the process. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan, and once it cools you can jar it up and keep it on hand for the week. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for the store-bought stuff in the first place.
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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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