Low Sugar Whole30 Date Teriyaki Sauce

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

Sticky-sweet Medjool dates form the backbone of this glossy teriyaki, blended into a smooth paste and simmered with savory coconut aminos, a splash of rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil for depth. Fresh ginger and garlic powder add warmth and punch, while a simple arrowroot slurry thickens everything into a spoonable, restaurant-style glaze that clings beautifully to stir-fries, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies. The straining step is key here — pressing the date paste through a fine mesh strainer gives you that silky consistency without any grainy texture. It comes together in under fifteen minutes, so you can whisk up a fresh batch anytime a recipe calls for that deep umami-sweet flavor. This one's a great fit for an added sugar–free kitchen, letting whole fruit do the sweetening work instead of refined syrups or sugars. Keep a jar of this in the fridge and you'll reach for it constantly.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

8 servings

4 medjool dates, pitted
5 tbsp water
½ cup coconut aminos
Kikkoman Soy Sauce All-Purpose Seasoning Bottle - 10 Fl. Oz.Kikkoman Traditionally Brewed Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free 28% Less Sodium Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - Low FODMAP Certified San-J Organic Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz
See all
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp arrowroot starch

Instructions

1
Combine the pitted dates and 3 tbsp warm water in a small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes, until the dates are soft enough to mash. Mash with a fork into a smooth paste, then press through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan, discarding any fibrous solids.
2
Add the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic powder to the saucepan with the date paste. Whisk together until the paste is fully dissolved into the liquid.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!