Easy Teriyaki Sauce

by: Meghan Kirsch

Contrary to popular belief, teriyaki sauce isn’t just for stir-fry dishes, nor does it need to come in the bottled form sold in your local grocery store. Making your own is fast and easy, and lets you make a smaller amount to use immediately, or a large batch to store in your fridge for later use.

Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 cup light soy sauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 stalk green onion
• Pinch of sesame seeds
• 1 clove of garlic (previously or hand minced)

1. On low heat combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar and green onion in a small sauce pan. Stir slowly and monitor closely as the sugar burns easily.
2. When all the sugar has dissolved, add the sesame seeds.
3. Remove teriyaki sauce from the heated element and let it sit until it cools slightly and thickens.

Overnight refrigeration makes for a thicker consistency, but the sauce can also be enjoyed right away.

Some easy ways to use teriyaki sauce, outside of stir-fries:

• Glaze chicken breasts with it in the last stages of barbecuing for a sweet finish
• Spoon over grilled fish (salmon is always a great choice)
• Roast some vegetables, and use it as a dipping sauce

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