I have tried food from almost every cuisine in the world. Yet, the classic Japanese dishes and condiments have a special place in my heart and on my taste buds.
Rarely anywhere else can I find such a combination of flavors, with a special emphasis on umami. Almost every dish from this eastern country has never disappointed me in this regard.
However, there is one culinary classic that stands out, a sauce that is very popular in the West as well — Teriyaki sauce.
Although it can be found in many supermarkets and grocery stores, I prefer making it at home because the recipe is simple and it yields amazing results.
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
No store-bought bottle can beat the rich, umami-packed goodness of homemade Teriyaki sauce, a simple yet flavorful classic ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 5 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 20Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 293mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
Instructions
1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients for the sauce.
2. Combine and Heat Base Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix 1 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder.
Heat for about 1 minute until nearly warm.
3. Prepare Cornstarch Mixture: In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water, stirring until smooth.
4. Add Cornstarch to Sauce: Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the other ingredients.
5. Cook and Thicken the Sauce: Continue cooking, stirring regularly, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
6. Enjoy Your Teriyaki Sauce: Once thickened, the sauce is ready to use! Pour it into a small bowl and sprinkle with some sesame seeds for garnish.
And there you have it — a classic Japanese sauce that is ready in just a few minutes but full of amazing flavors that are the hallmark of this delicious condiment.
It is best to use it right away as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, but you can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.