Easy Homemade Vegan Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

Start with 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger, chopped or grated.

Add hot chili flakes to taste.

Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 4 teaspoons of cornstarch with 4 teaspoons of cold water.

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and the prepared cornstarch slurry.

Add garlic and ginger to the mixture.

Add hot chili flakes to taste, adjusting for spice preference.

Mix all ingredients together well in the saucepan.

Crank the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and stir for about 5 minutes until thickened.

Pour the sauce into a jar for storage, which can last up to a week in the fridge.

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