Do-it-yourself Teriyaki Sauce

Our candy and tangy teriyaki sauce is made with actual elements and comes collectively in solely quarter-hour. It is a recipe I be ok with making as a result of I’m not left guessing what sort of preservatives and synthetic flavoring are in there! Drizzle it over rooster and veggies, a stir fry, or a rice bowl.

In search of extra Teriyaki? Attempt our Easy Chicken Teriyaki or our Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken and Veggies.

It is a cooked sauce that develops deep taste from the toasting of the garlic, caramelization from the brown sugar, and that kick of warmth from the purple pepper flakes. You’re going to need this sauce on all the things, and youngsters adore it too. If you happen to or your kiddos are extra delicate to spicy meals, be happy to go away out the purple pepper flakes.

Ingredient Notes

• Garlic: 2 cloves for the pan and a couple of for the sauce. Use recent, minced garlic or a teaspoon per clove if utilizing jarred garlic.
• Brown Sugar: Provides caramelization, will increase the sweetness, and balances out the flavour of the sauce. Use mild or darkish brown sugar.
• Rice Vinegar: Use seasoned rice wine vinegar for added taste, or unseasoned for decrease energy. You’ll be able to substitute apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
• Soy Sauce: You should use reduced-sodium or coconut aminos.
• Purple Pepper Flakes: These add only a trace of warmth. Double it if you wish to deliver extra warmth, or go away it out solely if you happen to aren’t into spicy.
• Floor Ginger: Use both a 1/2 teaspoon of floor ginger or 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger.

Spice it Up or Down

If you happen to’re searching for extra warmth, bump up the purple pepper flakes to a 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a milder choice, omit the purple pepper flakes fully.

Serving Recommendations

Stir Fry: This sauce is the proper addition to any stir fry. For a fast meal, load up your skillet with a bag of frozen veggies, add rooster, after which smother with this scrumptious sauce.

Rice Bowl: Don’t spend $15 or extra for a Hawaiian rice bowl, and make one at dwelling as a substitute. Making rice on the stovetop is simpler than you assume, or you possibly can merely use a kind of pre-packaged steam luggage.

Rooster and Veggies: Gown up your fundamental rooster and veggies with this tasty home made sauce. Merely bake a few chicken breasts or use the air fryer, toss in these veggies, and also you’re good to go!