Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
- Cupful Days
- Jul 8, 2025
- 2 min read
A fast, flavour-packed teriyaki sauce to use up those expiring bottles of mirin, sake, or soy sauce!
Got bottles of soy sauce, mirin, or sake nearing expiry in your pantry? Don’t toss them—turn them into a rich, glossy homemade teriyaki sauce! This simple, no-fuss recipe uses equal parts of pantry staples to create a savory-sweet glaze that’s perfect on grilled meats, tofu, vegetables, and rice bowls.
Why This Teriyaki Sauce Is Special:
Great for reducing food waste – Use up those half-full bottles before they expire!
4 ingredients only – Light soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
Versatile and customizable – Use as a marinade, glaze, or stir-fry sauce.
Keeps up to 1 month – Make ahead and refrigerate for easy meals anytime.
Instructions:
Combine & heat
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
Boil & reduce
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by one-third and thickened slightly.
Cool & store
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Transfer to a clean, airtight jar or bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Ready to use!
Shake gently before using. Use as a glaze, drizzle, or marinade.
💡 Pro Tips for Cooking with Teriyaki Sauce:
Less is more: Teriyaki sauce is concentrated and salty. Use it to glaze or coat meat, not as a soup base, taste as you add!
Double the batch: This keeps well in the fridge—perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Additions: Want more depth? Add a slice of ginger or garlic clove during simmering, then strain before storing.
