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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN ·
Published March 8, 2023 ·
< 1 min read
Summary

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce couldn’t be simpler to make! Made with several pantry staples and a unique blend of ingredients, this sauce is bold, thick, and naturally sweet, which makes it an ideal marinade or cooking sauce for your favorite plant-based proteins and veggies.

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Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

 3 tbsp tahini
 4 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 3 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 3 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 1 ½ tbsp gochujang (optional or sriracha)
 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
 1 ½ tsp onion powder
 1 tbsp water

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.

2

Taste for additional ingredients of your choice (more gochujang for spice, more rice vinegar for acid, or more garlic or onion powder for pungency).

3

Use as a marinade or sauce for veggies, tofu, mushrooms, and more!

Chef's Notes

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste instead of maple syrup.

Companion Recipes
Add teriyaki sauce to Lime Sriracha Tofu and Veggie Skewers.

Make delicious teriyaki noodles with our Veggie Lo Mein recipe.

Use in One Pan Tofu and Veggie Pineapple “Fried” Rice.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Ingredients

 3 tbsp tahini
 4 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 3 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 3 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 1 ½ tbsp gochujang (optional or sriracha)
 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
 1 ½ tsp onion powder
 1 tbsp water

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.

2

Taste for additional ingredients of your choice (more gochujang for spice, more rice vinegar for acid, or more garlic or onion powder for pungency).

3

Use as a marinade or sauce for veggies, tofu, mushrooms, and more!

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
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