Homemade Honey Teriyaki Sauce (No Sugar)
This easy homemade teriyaki honey sauce is sweet, savory, and completely refined sugar-free. Made with simple ingredients like soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh ginger, it’s a quick and healthy way to add umami flavor to stir-fries, marinades, or poke bowls.
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 clove garlic
Optional (for thickening):
- 2 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, whisk together all the basic ingredients until well combined. Use immediately as a marinade or drizzle over your favorite dish.
- To make a thicker sauce (optional but recommended for a more authentic texture): Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water, then stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- Use your preferred sweetener instead of honey, such as maple or date syrup, or a brown sugar substitute for a low-carb version.
- Add sesame seeds for extra texture or chili flakes for a spicier version.
- Store in an airtight container in a fridge for up to a week.
