An Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Bottled teriyaki sauce is easy to come by and usually good. But if you have these kinds of ingredients on hand and are a DIY kind of person, this teriyaki sauce recipe is super easy to make in minutes. It’s also a great marinade for tofu and tempeh.

Briny, with hints of tang and sweetness, this versatile sauce deserves to be a kitchen staple.

Ways to use teriyaki sauce or marinade

• It’s a perfect condiment for tofu and tempeh before cooking on the stovetop or grill. Marinate diced or sliced tempeh or pressed tofu for a half hour or so for extra depth of flavor.
• Teriyaki sauce adds a little more depth to stir-fries than soy sauce or tamari alone,
• It’s a good sauce for Asian noodles as a simple side dish.
• This sauce is a wonderful way to embellish mushrooms and green vegetables, including broccoli and bok choy.

Yield and storage: This recipe makes about 1 cup. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a month.

Recipes that call for teriyaki sauce

These recipes give you the option of using bottled sauce or linking to this recipe. The choice is yours!

• Easy Teriyaki Noodles with Tofu & Broccoli
• Vegan “Chicken” Teriyaki Salad
• Teriyaki Fried Rice and Tofu

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• Shiitake miso gravy
• Sesame-Ginger Miso Salad Dressing
• Homemade Sesame-Ginger Salad Dressing
• Teriyaki Tofu Triangles

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Yield: 1 cup

Easy Teriyaki Sauce or Marinade

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If you have these kinds of ingredients on hand and are a DIY kind of person, this easy teriyaki sauce or marinade recipe is super easy to make in minutes.

Prep Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup good-quality soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white wine or cooking sherry, optional
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh or bottled ginger, or more, to taste
• 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Alternatively measure the ingredients straight in a small bottle (a cleaned bottle that was used for a purchased sauce or salad dressing is perfect). Put the lid on snugly and shake until the ingredients look well blended.
2. Use as directed in recipes; Store any not used right away in a small bottle or tightly lidded storage container.
3. Shake up or whisk before each use. Store in the refrigerator, where this sauce will keep for at least a month.

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