Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Name: Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Asian American
Ingredients: 1 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

This sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in just ten minutes and tastes much better than store bought versions.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Asian American· July 23, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

2 cups

Making your own teriyaki sauce at home is a wonderful way to keep dinner simple and flavorful. You will love how quickly it comes together using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, and it lacks the strange fillers found in bottled versions.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can easily adjust the thickness by adding a bit more cornstarch slurry, or throw in some red pepper flakes if you enjoy a little bit of heat with your stir fry.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and fresh ginger in a medium saucepan.
2
Set the heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
3
In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together until smooth to create a slurry.
4
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while whisking constantly.
5
Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

💡 Tips

Store your leftover teriyaki sauce in a clean glass jar or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It makes a perfect glaze for chicken, salmon, or a quick vegetable stir fry.

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