3-Ingredient Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
With just three ingredients—sake, soy sauce, and mirin—you can make a beautifully balanced teriyaki sauce at home. Simmer until thick and concentrated for a sauce that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for glazing chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Prep0 minutes mins
Cook10 minutes mins
Total10 minutes mins
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: chef-tested sauce, easy homemade Japanese sauce, elevated sauce recipe, how to make teriyaki sauce, restaurant-worthy recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal
- ½ cup sake
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ cup mirin
Make the sauce. Combine sake, soy sauce, and mirin in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Reduce for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or storage container. Should yield ½ cup teriyaki sauce.
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg