Description
A sweet, savory, and gluten-free teriyaki sauce perfect for stir-fries, marinades, or dipping. Made with tamari instead of soy sauce and thickened naturally.
Ingredients
1/2 cup gluten-free tamari
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine tamari, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup (or honey), rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
4. Once the sauce is simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
5. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
Use in stir-fries, as a glaze for grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for dumplings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gluten-free teriyaki, tamari sauce, homemade teriyaki, stir-fry sauce