Vegan Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This glossy homemade sauce comes together in one small saucepan, whisking tamari, mirin, and sake with a touch of sugar until it melts into a savory-sweet base. A quick cornstarch slurry is the trick to that classic glassy sheen and spoon-coating thickness, no long reduction required. Fresh grated ginger stirred in at the end adds a warm, peppery brightness that balances the deep umami notes beautifully. It's ready in minutes and works equally well brushed onto roasted vegetables, tossed with noodles, or spooned over a rice bowl as a dipping sauce. Simple pantry staples and a few minutes of active cooking make this a reliable, plant-based staple worth keeping on hand for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup tamari
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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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