Vegan Teriyaki Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

FAQs

How to thicken teriyaki sauce without cornstarch or flour? ›

Whisk together the soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, garlic and fresh ginger. Bring it to a simmer. Immediately bring the heat down to low and allow to reduce for 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; the mixture will thicken as it cools.

Rice vinegar is sold near other kinds of vinegar, but if you cannot find it, try cider vinegar or white wine vinegar as a substitute. When tasting the sauce after adding the vinegar, it might taste a little strong.

How should leftover diy Teriyaki Sauce be stored? Homemade teriyaki sauce stores great and works wonderfully for a variety of dishes. To store leftover teriyaki sauce place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How to Thicken Teriyaki Sauce. The easiest way to thicken teriyaki sauce is by making a “cornstarch slurry.” To do this, whisk together a little cornstarch with cold water and whisk it into the simmering sauce. After 1-2 minutes, you'll have a delicious, beautiful homemade teriyaki sauce.

Don't fret if your sauce is a little thin, simply use heat to reduce the liquid or add a little corn flour. In no time at all, you will have a thicker sauce that is ready to add to your meal.

Without Cornstarch: Flour may be substituted for cornstarch at a 1:1 ratio in this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe.

Honey or maple syrup

Typically, you'll find a combination of honey and brown sugar in teriyaki recipes. I wanted this recipe to be entirely naturally sweetened, so I used all honey instead. If you want teriyaki sauce without honey, simply use maple syrup. It's great, too!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Both are more mild and share a subtle sweetness. Unsurprisingly, apple cider vinegar does have a hint of apple flavor, but it's quite subtle and translates to some dishes more than others, like pickling recipes for example. Use a 1:1 ratio of apple cider vinegar to rice vinegar.

The cleaner taste of white balsamic vinegar may make it a suitable substitution for rice vinegar in some recipes, such as salad dressings. A 2019 review indicated that fruit vinegar, such as balsamic, is a rich source of polyphenols and organic acids and can be a good dietary source of antioxidants.

The USDA agrees, stating that shelf-stable soy sauce and teriyaki sauce are safe when stored at room temperature after opening and that quality, not safety, is why these products suggest refrigeration after opening.

Does teriyaki sauce go on before or after cooking? ›

Teriyaki sauce is usually added to the meat (or meat substitute) while it's being cooked on a grill or a wok. It's also often used as a dipping sauce or condiment for pork tenderloin, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, flank steak, or, of course, your meat substitutes of choice.

How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. You can freeze this covered for up to 3 months. The sauce will need to be brought to a boil before using if you freeze it. You can add garlic, ginger, onion, and/or rice vinegar to this recipe to further enhance the flavor.

Many Chinese recipes call for corn starch to be added to a sauce in the final stages of cooking.

A blend of traditionally brewed soy sauce for umami flavor, wine, sugar and spices, teriyaki marinade & sauce has the depth of flavor that makes it an ideal marinade or brush-on sauce, right from the bottle.

Egg yolks, arrowroot, tomato paste or butter can thicken sauce in place of flour or cornstarch.

Rice starch would be a good substitute if you don't want to use cornstarch. We've also used this thickening step to add another layer of flavor to our stir fries. Instead of water, you can use soy sauce, ponzu, miso (thinned with water), vinegar, or broth – either by themselves or combined in a mix.

Combine equal parts cornstarch and cold water. Stir together until smooth. Pour into your sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring continually, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Test the sauce with a spoon.