Homemade Teriyaki Glaze (Quick and Easy at Home Recipe) (2024)

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Looking for the best homemade Teriyaki Glaze? Then this is the one you need! It’s the perfect sweet, tangy, umami glaze that’s perfect to coat just about anything!

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Since it’s a homemade version, it tastes cleaner and has no added preservatives. Make it once, and you’ll never want to buy store-bought teriyaki glaze again!

Want to learn how to make this delicious Teriyaki Glaze? Then keep on reading!

Table of Contents
  • What is a Teriyaki?
  • What Does Teriyaki Glaze Taste Like?
  • What Makes This Teriyaki Glaze Recipe Special?
  • What You Need to Make Teriyaki Glaze at Home
  • How to Make Teriyaki Glaze (Step-by-Step)
  • How Can I Use this Homemade Teriyaki Glaze?
  • How to Store Leftover Teriyaki Glaze
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What is a Teriyaki?

Teriyaki refers to two different things. The first is the style of cooking used to make dishes such as Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, and Teriyaki Tofu.

The second is the sauce that is used to glaze the chicken, salmon, or tofu. In short, it’s either referring to the dish itself, or the sauce used to glaze the protein with.

Teri, in Japanese, means ‘luster’ while yaki means ‘to grill, pan-fry or cook’. In this way, Teriyaki means a dish that is glossy and pan-fried, exactly how Glaze Teriyaki is supposed to be!

What Does Teriyaki Glaze Taste Like?

Teriyaki sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor and is supposed to be sticky! In this way, it perfectly coats the chicken or any other protein and has a beautiful sheen to it.

You’ll also notice an incredible umami flavor to authentic Teriyaki Glaze, due to the simple soy sauce base.

It’s a great sauce to use for any of the protein on the menu tonight, and the flavor goes well with just about everything.

That’s honestly my favorite part about this glaze. It’s a great teriyaki glaze for all palates. Trust me, you’re about to fall in love with this one!

What Makes This Teriyaki Glaze Recipe Special?

If you've been following me for a while you know that I am a big fan of the idea of all things (or as much as possible) homemade.

This tasty glaze is prepared in a much cleaner way, without additional chemicals, and tastes fresh and delicious.

As with most organics and homemade items, it is always best to use it as soon as possible, right? Why let something so tasty sit around and spoil? That's only natural. As they say, 'If bacteria won't eat it, why should you?'

This teriyaki glaze is so easy to prepare and makes any meat of your choice delicious, zesty, so tender, and tasty that you would not believe it.

The glaze is aromatic, sharp but sweet, incredibly smooth, and best of all - simple.

Just combine all the ingredients below. Bring them to a boil and that's all it takes, folks, to make your meal just a bit healthier.

Use on salmon, chicken, shrimp, or any other kind of your favorite meat.

What You Need to Make Teriyaki Glaze at Home

Soy Sauce: First and foremost, we’ll need the most important ingredient which is none other than soy sauce! It will give the glaze that rich umami flavor. I recommend going for reduced-sodium soy sauce.

Water: We’ll next need some water to get the right consistency.

Brown Sugar: To add that sweetness, we’ll be using some brown sugar for a delicious sweetness.

Raw Honey: We’ll also be adding some honey to the glaze to make it stickier and also give it a richness in flavor.

Ginger and garlic: You’ll also need some minced ginger and garlic to add a delicious aromatic flavor to all your dishes with this glaze.

Apple cider vinegar: To add a little sourness to the glaze, we’ll be using some apple cider vinegar.

Cornstarch: To make the glaze thick and sticky, we’ll be using some cornstarch. Since it is a gluten-free flour, our glaze is also gluten-free!

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How to Make Teriyaki Glaze (Step-by-Step)

It’s incredibly easy to make this Teriyaki Glaze. Here’s what you need to do:

Start by mincing ginger and garlic. Set them aside until ready for use.

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Measureout and pour all the ingredients into asmall pot.

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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat off and let it boil for one minute (if you are using a gas stove burner, turn the fire to very low and cook for a minute).

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Place a strainer over a glass bowl and strain the glaze while it's hot (once it cools it's harder to strain).

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Cool and glaze the meat of your choice.

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How Can I Use this Homemade Teriyaki Glaze?

You can use this delicious glaze to make such about any glaze teriyaki grill. Here are some ideas to try out:

Meat: Make some chicken teriyaki plates by using this glaze with some chicken breast. Just cook the chicken breast or chicken thigh in sesame oil and toss in this homemade glaze. You can also use pork loin or hanger steak with this glaze.

Seafood: Make any seafood appetizers or use it for some Teriyaki Salmon.

Vegan: Try some vegan teriyaki plates by making some Teriyaki Tofu. Serve it with some veggies and brown rice. The glaze also makes for an excellent salad dressing!

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How to Store Leftover Teriyaki Glaze

You can store leftover glaze in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Homemade Teriyaki Glaze (Quick and Easy at Home Recipe)

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Looking for the best homemade Teriyaki Glaze? This is the perfect sweet, tangy, umami glaze that’s perfect to coat just about anything! Learn the recipe here!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ cup - water
  • 6 tbsp. - brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. - cornstarch
  • ½ tsp. - ground fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp. - ground or minced garlic clove
  • ½ cup - reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup - organic apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. - raw honey

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Instructions

How to Make Teriyaki Glaze

  • Cool and glaze the meat of your choice.

  • Start by mincing ginger and garlic. Set them aside until ready for use.

  • Measure out and pour all the ingredients into a small pot.

  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat off and let it boil for one minute (if you are using a gas stove burner, turn the fire to very low and cook for a minute).

  • Place a strainer over a glass bowl and strain the glaze while it's hot (once it cools it's harder to strain).

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FAQs

How to make a sauce into a glaze? ›

According to Livestrong, you can turn any sauce or liquid into a glaze by carefully boiling it to reduce the water content, leaving it thicker as the water evaporates; but (as Olive Nation asserts) this is technically just a reduction — a thicker sauce with concentrated flavors.

What is teriyaki glaze made of? ›

Authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce combines soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake to create a distinctively sharp taste, with Westernized versions incorporating honey, garlic, and ginger for added edge. Cornstarch is often added to teriyaki sauce as a thickener.

How to thicken teriyaki sauce into a glaze? ›

The easiest way to make teriyaki sauce thicker is with a cornstarch slurry (which this recipe uses). Whisk together 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, and add the mixture to your sauce while it simmers.

What is the difference between teriyaki sauce and teriyaki glaze? ›

Teriyaki marinade has a thinner consistency and is ideal for flavouring chicken, fish, beef or tofu before cooking. Teriyaki glaze or sauce, on the other hand, is a rich and glossy sauce that has been reduced by cooking. It is thickened with either cornstarch or arrowroot.

What are the 3 basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

What are the 4 main ingredients in glaze? ›

A basic understanding of glaze application and firing yields consistent and desirable results, as the key components of different glazes each have their own function.
  • 01 of 04. Silica: The Glass-Former. ...
  • 02 of 04. Alumina: The Refractory. ...
  • 03 of 04. Flux: The Melting Agent. ...
  • 04 of 04. Colorant: The Beautifier.
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What can I use instead of glaze? ›

Check out some of the samples and solutions below to get your bisqueware looking fabulous!
  1. Tempera Paint. ...
  2. Watercolors. ...
  3. Tempera Cakes. ...
  4. Oil Pastels and Watered-Down Tempera. ...
  5. Wet Tissue Paper. ...
  6. Chalkola Markers. ...
  7. Metallic Paint. ...
  8. Liquid Watercolors.
Dec 14, 2015

How do you turn teriyaki marinade into sauce? ›

To make a sauce: Pour marinade mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to marinade mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

What is a substitute for teriyaki sauce? ›

A simple and effective substitute for teriyaki sauce is a combination of soy sauce and brown sugar. The soy sauce provides the salty umami flavor, while the brown sugar adds sweetness and helps to caramelize the dish. To make this substitute, mix one part soy sauce with one part brown sugar.

How to thicken up teriyaki sauce without cornstarch? ›

Mix 2 tablespoons (16 g) of flour with 1/4 cup (60 mL) of cold water, then add to your sauce and stir over medium heat until it thickens.

How to make teriyaki sauce taste better? ›

Brown sugar in place of white granulated sugar.
  1. 1 Tablespoon cornstarch.
  2. 1 Tablespoon cold water.
  3. 1/2 Cup sugar. (Brown sugar can add a depth to the flavor too.)
  4. 1/2 Cup low sodium soy sauce.
  5. (1/2 teaspoon of MSG)
  6. 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar.
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
  8. 1 garlic clove, minced.
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What does cornstarch do in teriyaki sauce? ›

Utilize the corn starch and water slurry to thicken when cooking just before serving, not added as a marinade.

How do you make teriyaki sauce thicker with flour? ›

Steps
  1. Mix 1 tsp (8 grams) of corn flour with 2 tsp (10 mL) of water in a bowl. If the corn flour has any lumps remove these with a fork before adding the water. ...
  2. Stir the water and corn flour into the teriyaki sauce. ...
  3. Leave the teriyaki sauce on a low heat to thicken. ...
  4. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) of water if the sauce is too thick.

What is a replacement for teriyaki sauce? ›

A simple and effective substitute for teriyaki sauce is a combination of soy sauce and brown sugar. The soy sauce provides the salty umami flavor, while the brown sugar adds sweetness and helps to caramelize the dish. To make this substitute, mix one part soy sauce with one part brown sugar.

What can be used in place of teriyaki sauce? ›

1. Coconut Aminos. Coconut aminos are often used as a soy sauce substitute but are much sweeter than soy, making for a great teriyaki substitute that has a slightly thinner consistency.

Is teriyaki glaze the same as sweet soy glaze? ›

While both sweet soy glaze and teriyaki sauce share similar sweet and savory flavors, they are not the same. Sweet soy glaze typically has a thicker consistency and a more intense sweetness compared to teriyaki sauce. Additionally, teriyaki sauce often contains additional ingredients such as mirin and sake.

Is teriyaki glaze the same as soy glaze? ›

While both soy glaze and teriyaki sauce contain soy sauce and sugar, they are not the same. Teriyaki sauce often includes additional ingredients such as mirin, sake, or ginger, and has a thicker consistency compared to soy glaze.

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