Sweet, sticky, and deeply savory, this sauce gets its glossy body from pureed Medjool dates and coconut aminos instead of anything you'd find in a bottle of the usual stuff. A quick soak and mash turns the dates into a silky base, which then simmers with rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic powder until fragrant and rich. Arrowroot starch is whisked in at the end to thicken everything into a spoonable, glossy consistency that clings perfectly to whatever it's tossed with. It's naturally thickened, naturally sweetened, and comes together in one small saucepan with minimal cleanup. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, stir-fried protein, or a rice bowl and it delivers all the deep, umami-forward teriyaki flavor you're craving. This one's an easy addition to a wheat free kitchen, no obscure ingredients required.
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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.
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.
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