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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Recipe by kevin from KWOOWK on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A bright, sweet‑savory glaze made from soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic and ginger. This quick, stovetop sauce thickens with a cornstarch slurry and can be finished with toasted sesame seeds for extra texture.

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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce by kevin from KWOOWK, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, water, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan.

  2. Place the saucepan over medium‑low heat and stir continuously until the brown sugar fully dissolves.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Brown sugar has fully dissolved. Keep stirring so the sauce heats evenly.

  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce has reduced slightly. Keep the simmer gentle while it reduces.

  4. While the sauce simmers, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry.

  5. After the sauce has simmered, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

  6. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, glaze‑like consistency.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce is glossy and glaze-like. Whisk continuously to keep the thickener smooth.

  7. Remove the saucepan from heat. If desired, stir in the sesame seeds for added crunch and a nutty flavor.

  8. Allow the teriyaki sauce to cool slightly before transferring to a clean jar; it will thicken further as it cools. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce thickens further as it cools.

Tips while you cook

Dissolve sugar first
Stir continuously over medium‑low heat until the brown sugar fully dissolves before the sauce simmers.
Whisk slurry separately
Whisk the cornstarch with water in a small bowl before adding it to the simmering sauce.
Keep stirring while thickening
Continue stirring for 2–3 minutes after adding the slurry until the sauce reaches a glossy, glaze‑like consistency.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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