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
Scale
- 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