Vegan Teriyaki Sauce

Spooning teriyaki sauce from a white ramekin.

5 from 2 votes

Sticky, umami, and jam-packed with flavors, this vegan teriyaki sauce goes well with almost anything! All you need are 10 minutes and 4 ingredients to make this recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup soy sauce ( or tamari )
½ cup mirin *
2 tablespoon maple syrup or another sweetener
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Start by preparing cornstarch slurry by combining cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
In a non-stick pan, place in water, soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Keep a close eye to prevent it from overflowing.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, pour in slurry and mix well. Cook until sauce has thicken, for 30 seconds to a minute.
Turn off heat and give it a taste, adding more maple syrup if needed. It is ready to be used !

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Notes

* Mirin - A Japanese cooking wine that is subtly sweet. It can be substituted with sake, but you will need to increase the amount of sweetener used to compensate for the sake’s sweetness.

Helpful tips

Make it thinner - for a more authentic version with a thinner consistency, skip the garlic powder and cornstarch. This runnier version is perfect as a marinade for protein like tofu or seitan.
Customize this recipe – Aromatics such as minced ginger are a great addition. You can also add sesame oil for a nutty flavor, and substitute water with pineapple juice for a burst of brightness and sweetness.
Texture of teriyaki sauce - Teriyaki sauce will be slightly runny at first, but it will thicken as it sits.

Fridge - Sauce can be refrigerated in a sealed glass jar for up to a week. If the vegan teriyaki sauce thickens too much, remove the desired portion and add a splash of water to thin it out.

Freezer - Sauce can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can either use ice cube trays or small souper cubes.

Reheating - Allow frozen teriyaki sauce to thaw overnight in the fridge. You can then use it in cooking or gently reheat it on the stove over low heat before serving.

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