Vegetarian Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade teriyaki sauce is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything taste better, and this version is silky, glossy, and deeply savory with just the right touch of sweetness. Tamari stands in for conventional soy sauce, making it naturally free of wheat while delivering that same rich, umami-forward depth you want in a proper teriyaki. Mirin and sake bring a gentle sweetness and complexity that bottled store sauces rarely match, and a cornstarch slurry thickens everything into a beautifully lacquered glaze that clings to whatever you're cooking. A little freshly grated ginger stirred in at the end adds a bright, warming note that really elevates the whole thing. The technique is straightforward — whisk, simmer, thicken — and the whole process comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop. Use it immediately as a glaze over roasted vegetables, tofu, or rice bowls, or jar it up and keep it 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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