Low FODMAP Paleo Teriyaki Sauce

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This glossy, umami-packed sauce comes together in one saucepan, built on a base of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil for that deep, savory-sweet flavor teriyaki is known for. Fresh grated ginger adds a bright, warming kick, while a quick arrowroot slurry whisked in at the end gives the sauce its signature thick, glossy cling — the kind that coats a spoon and holds a clean line when you run a finger through it. A pinch of red pepper flakes is there if you want a little heat, but it's easy to leave out for a milder version. Whether you're brushing it over grilled chicken, tossing it with stir-fried vegetables, or using it as a dipping sauce, it comes together in under ten minutes with pantry-friendly staples. It's a solid, low FODMAP–friendly way to get that classic teriyaki flavor without reaching for a bottled sauce full of unknowns.

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup coconut aminos
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2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
1 tsp arrowroot starch
1 tbsp cold water
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the arrowroot starch and cold water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and no lumps remain; set aside.
2
Combine the coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking to combine, until the mixture just begins to simmer, about 3–4 minutes.

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