Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
In this post I show you how easy it is to make gluten-free teriyaki sauce. Teriyaki sauce is one of my kid's favourite flavours. Typically store-bought teriyaki sauce contains gluten but not this version.
Why This Recipe Works
- Gluten-free so it's perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
- Simple recipe
- Stores in the fridge
Ingredients you will need
To make my gluten-free teriyaki sauce you will need
- tamari
- water
- brown sugar
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- garlic powder
- ground ginger
- corn flour (gluten-free)
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Tamari: Is gluten-free soy sauce. If you don't need to have gluten-free teriyaki sauce you can just use regular soy sauce.
- Brown sugar: I like the flavour the brown sugar adds, the recipe works equally well with white sugar, coconut sugar and maple syrup.
- Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are the same things.
- Corn flour (gluten-free): Arrowroot powder will also work.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Gluten-free-Teriyaki Sauce Recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Place all ingredients (excluding the corn flour and the second measure of water), whisk to combine and begin to heat
Step two: Whisk together the corn flour and water In a small bowl to create a slurry.
Step three: Add the corn flour slurry to the warmed teriyaki sauce, and heat until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Step four: Remove from the heat, allow to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight jar.
Top Tips
Here is how you can make these gluten-free teriyaki sauce perfectly for your family every time!
Sweetness: I have discovered some teriyaki sauces are sweeter than others, and the sweetness you prefer will come down to personal preference. I find 3 tablespoons of sugar is perfect, but if you like it a little sweeter, you can taste and then stir in an extra spoonful of sugar while the sauce is still warm.
Ways to use your teriyaki sauce
- Brush this teriyaki sauce on grilled meats, vegetables or tofu
- Add into homemade sushi
- Try making my Chicken Sushi Bowls
- Use as a stirfry sauce for chicken and vegetables
FAQs
Homemade teriyaki sauce will last in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.
Store bought teriyaki sauce is typically based on soy sauce which means it is not gluten-free. Teriyaki sauce can be made gluten free is Tamari is used as a base.
Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce
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Ingredients
- ½ cup tamari
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 3-4 Tablespoons depending on your taste preference.
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Thickening
- 2 Tablespoons corn flour
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (excluding the corn flour and the second measure of water), whisk to combine and begin to heat
- In a small bowl whisk together the corn flour and water to create a slurry.
- Add the corn flour slurry to the warmed teriyaki sauce, heat until the mixture comes to the boil and thickens.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight jar.
Notes
- Homemade teriyaki sauce will last in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.
- Sweetness: I have discovered some teriyaki sauces are sweeter than others, and the sweetness you prefer will come down to personal preference. I find 3 tablespoons of sugar is perfect, but if you like it a little sweeter, you can taste and then stir in an extra spoonful of sugar while the sauce is still warm.
- Tamari: Is gluten-free soy sauce. If you don't need to have gluten-free teriyaki sauce you can just use regular soy sauce.
- Brown sugar: I like the flavour the brown sugar adds, the recipe works equally well with white sugar, coconut sugar and maple syrup.
- Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are the same things.
- Corn flour (gluten-free): Arrowroot powder will also work.
Ways to use your teriyaki sauce
- Brush this teriyaki sauce on grilled meats, vegetables or tofu
- Add into homemade sushi
- Try making my Chicken Sushi Bowls
- Use as a stir-fry sauce for chicken and vegetables
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