Xanthan Gum Free Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade teriyaki sauce is one of those pantry staples that makes weeknight cooking feel genuinely exciting, and this version delivers that glossy, sweet-savory depth you'd expect from your favorite Japanese restaurant. Many store-bought teriyaki sauces sneak in thickeners like xanthan gum, which can be a real problem for anyone who reacts to it — so making your own is honestly the smartest move. Here, cornstarch does all the thickening work, creating that beautiful, spoon-coating consistency without any gums involved. Tamari keeps things gluten free while bringing rich, salty umami, and the mirin and sake add a subtle sweetness and complexity that sugar alone just can't replicate. A touch of freshly grated ginger at the end lifts the whole sauce with a little warmth and brightness. Use it as a glaze over grilled chicken or salmon, toss it with stir-fried vegetables, or keep a jar in the fridge for dipping — it's endlessly versatile and comes together in under ten minutes.
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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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