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Clear glass dish half-filled with homemade teriyaki sauce, a silver spoon resting inside.
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5 from 2 votes

Healthy Teriyaki Sauce

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
This healthy teriyaki sauce turns ordinary meals into flavor-packed favorites in minutes. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly silky, it’s a homemade sauce everyone will love without any added sugar or preservatives.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (combined with 2 tsp cold water)

Instructions 

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch with water until smooth to make a slurry.
  • Slowly whisk the slurry into the saucepan. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed (add a little more maple syrup for sweeter, or vinegar for more tang).
  • Let cool slightly, then enjoy as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce—or store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • Simmer gently - Keep the sauce on low to preserve flavor and avoid burning.
  • Add slurry slowly - Whisk in the cornstarch mixture gradually to prevent lumps.
  • Adjust to taste - Add more maple syrup for sweetness or vinegar for brightness.
  • Store properly - Refrigerate in a clean, airtight jar for up to 1 week; reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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