Whole 30 Whole30 Date Teriyaki Sauce

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

Sticky-sweet Medjool dates get soaked, mashed, and strained into a silky paste that forms the backbone of this glossy sauce — no refined sugar needed to get that deep caramel note. Coconut aminos bring the salty, savory depth you'd expect from a classic teriyaki, while rice vinegar and a touch of toasted sesame oil round out the flavor with brightness and warmth. Fresh ginger and garlic powder add aromatic punch, and a quick arrowroot slurry thickens everything into a spoonable, glossy finish that clings beautifully to whatever it's drizzled over. It comes together in one saucepan in under fifteen minutes, making it an easy staple to keep on hand for stir-fries, roasted veggies, or grilled chicken. This one's a genuinely solid pick for a Whole30 kitchen, giving you all the umami-rich flavor of takeout teriyaki without strays outside the plan.

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
Nutiva Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos Soy-Free Soy Sauce Alternative Original - 8 oz Dynamic Health Coconut Aminos Seasoning Sauce Simple Truth Organic Coconut Aminos All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce, 10 fl oz O Organics Coconut Aminos - 10 FZ BetterBody Foods Organic Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce Replacement, 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
See all
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!