Keyword: easy teriyaki sauce, fresh ginger, homemade teriyaki, how to make teriyaki, teriyaki sauce
Servings: 1Cup
Calories: 223kcal
Special Equipment
Medium Saute pan
Whisk
Knife and cutting board
Small prep bowls
Ingredients
1-2TbspCoconut oil or other neutral flavored oil
1/4CupOnionfinely minced
3-4EachGarlic clovesminced
1/4CupSoy Sauceor Tamari or Coco Aminos
1TspFresh gingergrated
1TspFresh lime juice Optional
1/4TspLime zestOptional
1/4CupBrown sugar Sub Coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup if desired
2TspArrowroot starch Sub potato starch or corn starch if desired
1TspRed Chili Pepper Flakes Optional for spicy
2TspSesame seedsOptional
1/2 - 1CupWater
Instructions
Start by chopping up the onions and garlic, ginger and lime and set aside.
In a medium saute pan on medium heat, heat the oil.
Saute the onion until translucent for about 1-2 minutes, add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. (Stir frequently so it doesn’t burn)
Immediately add the soy sauce and about ¼ C. of water
Add the lime juice, lime zest, sugar and stir well. Bring the sauce up to a boil and down to a simmer.
In a small bowl add the starch and about 1 Tablespoon of water, stir well until dissolved making a “slurry”.
Add half of the slurry slowly to the sauce while whisking. The sauce will start to thicken. If it’s not thick enough add the rest until desired thickness is reached. If your sauce is too thick add a touch of water.
Add in the sesame seeds or chili flakes if using them. Taste and adjust the ingredients if needed.