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The Only Vegan Teriyaki Sauce Youll Ever Need – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Only Vegan Teriyaki Sauce You'll Ever Need

Unlock a world of flavor with this incredibly simple, homemade Vegan Teriyaki Sauce! In just 15 minutes, you can create a rich, glossy, and perfectly balanced sauce that will elevate everything from crispy tofu and vibrant stir-fries to your favorite veggie burgers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 24
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) mirin (use agave or maple syrup for a non-alcoholic vegan option)
  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) scallions, finely minced
  • For a thicker, glaze-like sauce, mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of cold water to create a slurry. Whisk it into the simmering sauce and cook for another minute until thickened.
  • For a deeper, umami-rich flavor, add ½ cup of finely chopped shiitake mushrooms to the saucepan along with the soy sauce and mirin and simmer together.
  • Create a Tropical Teriyaki by substituting ¼ cup of pineapple or passion fruit juice for half of the mirin.
  • For a rich, sweet flavor, roast 2 whole garlic cloves in foil at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Squeeze the soft pulp out, mash it into a paste, and add it to the sauce.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce and mirin (or agave).
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Immediately stir in the minced ginger, garlic, and scallions.
  5. Use the sauce right away for a warm glaze, or allow it to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.1g

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