This is a great staple recipe for so many dishes. Teriyaki Sauce is amazing but full of corn syrups and added sugars. Make your own, it's so easy!
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SERVINGS: 8 (1 Tbsp/serving, Makes 1/2 Cup
Ingredients :- 1/2 cup Coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Blackstrap molasses
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil (optional)
Ingredients and Substitutions :
Here I explain the best ingredients for this easy teriyaki sauce recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.- Aminos Or Soy Sauce – I use coconut aminos to make a healthy teriyaki sauce, but you could also use low sodium soy sauce (if you tolerate soy), tamari, or another soy sauce substitute.
- Honey – Regular conventional honey makes a great natural sweetener for teriyaki sauce, or use sugar-free honey to make sugar-free teriyaki sauce.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – White wine or rice vinegar will give the sauce a lighter taste. You can also use white distilled vinegar, but this will give a more aggressive flavor.
- Blackstrap Molasses – I prefer molasses for a deep flavor without a lot of added sugar. Brown sugar will provide similar results, but you’ll need more, the flavor will be less potent, and the sauce will be sweeter.
- Garlic & Ginger – A combination of garlic powder and ground ginger create a rich and complex flavor profile. If you prefer, you can substitute 4 cloves of minced fresh garlic and 1-2 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger.
- Sesame Oil – Although optional, I recommend adding this at the end for flavor. It adds depth and complexity, and also helps bring out the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Instructions :- In a small saucepan, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, molasses, garlic powder, and ground ginger
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes if you’ll be serving at room temperature, or 15-20 minutes if you’ll be serving it warm. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you cook it for less time, it will reach the right consistency once cooled, or if you cook for more time, it will be the right thickness almost right away but will harden when cooled.
- Remove from heat. Whisk in the sesame oil, if using.
Pro - Tips :- TIP: This quick teriyaki sauce thickens as it cools, so remove from heat when it’s a bit thinner than you want.
- If you cook it for less time, it will reach the right consistency once cooled, or if you cook for more time, it will be the right thickness almost right away but will harden when cooled. You can thin out with cold water if needed.
Why You'll this Recipe :- This Salmon Bowl Recipe Is Sweet, Sticky Bliss
- Moist, flaky bites of salmon – Most salmon bowls I’ve seen either use raw fish (more like a poke bowl) or just overcook the salmon completely. This recipe leaves your fish incredibly moist and flaky, neither raw nor dry. And it’s a nice change of pace from the chicken bowls and beef bowls I usually make.
Source: Wholesome Yum (Maya)