Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ clight soy sauce
- 3 tbspcooking sake
- 3 tbspgranulated monkfruit sweetener
- 1 tspcrushed garlic/garlic paste
- 1 tspminced ginger/ginger paste
- 1 tbspcornflour/cornstarch
- 2 tbsptap water
Directions
- 1
Add ½ cup light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cooking sake, 3 tablespoons granulated monkfruit sweetener, 1 teaspoon crushed garlic/garlic paste, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger/ginger paste, to a pot on high heat. Stir to mix together, keeping on the heat until it just starts to bubble.
- 2
Meanwhile make the cornflour slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch and 2 tablespoons tap water in a small bowl.
- 3
As soon as a few bubbles start to appear on the surface, add in the cornflour slurry, stirring through until its mixed in. Continue stirring for a minute until sauce has thickened, then remove from heat.
Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving that signature sweet, salty, and savory teriyaki flavor without the added sugar? This quick and easy Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce delivers authentic taste in just minutes, making it simple to enjoy your favorite Japanese-inspired dishes while sticking to a healthier lifestyle.
The secret to this homemade teriyaki sauce is a thoughtful balance of high-quality ingredients. Using granulated monkfruit sweetener provides the perfect touch of sweetness without any sugar, while cooking sake adds a layer of complex umami that store-bought versions often lack. It’s the ideal foundation for any dinner, offering a sticky, glaze-like texture.
What you'll experience is a truly delicious teriyaki sauce that boasts a rich, deep brown color and a lusciously thick consistency. The aroma of fresh garlic and ginger will fill your kitchen as it simmers, promising a vibrant flavor profile. You can expect a beautifully balanced taste—sweet, salty, and savory all at once—with a subtle warmth from the ginger and garlic. It's incredibly satisfying and surprisingly simple to achieve, transforming everyday meals into something special.
This versatile sauce is designed for adaptability. Tailor this sauce to your palate by adjusting the amount of granulated monkfruit sweetener for your ideal sweetness level. You can also vary the amount of crushed garlic and minced ginger to suit your preference for a more pungent or milder flavor. Don't have cooking sake? A dry sherry can be an alternative, though it will alter the nuanced flavor slightly.
This homemade teriyaki sauce is perfect for glazing grilled meats, tossing with stir-fried vegetables, or as a flavorful dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers. It's an ideal addition to any dinner, bringing a restaurant-quality finish to your home cooking.