Rice Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything taste better — grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, pan-seared salmon, you name it. The problem is that many store-bought versions sneak in soy sauce made with wheat, and some even contain rice-derived ingredients that can be tricky to spot on a label. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by leaning on tamari, mirin, sake, and a cornstarch slurry to build that glossy, sweet-savory depth you're after. The result is a sauce that clings beautifully to whatever you're cooking, with a rich lacquered finish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen. A touch of fresh ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, slightly spicy note that really elevates the whole thing. It comes together in under ten minutes and stores easily in a sealed jar, so you can make a batch ahead and have it ready whenever inspiration strikes.
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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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