Elevate your culinary creations with this simple and versatile homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes with a touch of sweet and savory goodness. This recipe not only tastes better than store-bought versions but also supports sustainable cooking practices by using ingredients available at Wasteless Pantry.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup tamari
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp water (for cornflour slurry)
Instructions:
- Combine and Simmer: In a medium saucepan, mix the tamari, water, sugar, maple syrup, garlic granules, and ground ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste and adjust the tamari and maple syrup to achieve the desired balance of sweetness and umami.
- Thicken: To use the sauce as a glaze, prepare a slurry by mixing cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water. Gradually stir this into the sauce, cooking until it thickens.
- Cool and Store: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a storage container. This sauce can enhance noodles, fried rice, or serve as a marinade.
Benefits of Shopping at Wasteless Pantry: Purchasing your ingredients from Wasteless Pantry means you’re not only getting fresh and high-quality products but also contributing to waste reduction. Buying in bulk minimizes unnecessary packaging and allows you to buy exactly what you need, reducing food waste. This approach supports a sustainable lifestyle, ensuring that your cooking is both delicious and environmentally conscious.
Enjoy this homemade teriyaki sauce knowing you’ve made a choice that’s good for your palate and the planet!