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    Home » Recipes » Sauce + Seasoning

    Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free!)

    Sep 11, 2018 by Kaitlin

    An easy vegan + oil-free Teriyaki Sauce recipe with garlic and ginger! Sticky, sweet, savory, and ready in just 10-15 minutes. (Gluten-free.)

    Glass jar with homemade teriyaki sauce and spoon

    This is one of my favorite sauces and it only takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare.

    This is not an authentic Teriyaki sauce, but merely my own adaption, and a great alternative to store-bought sauces.

    It is sticky, sweet, savory, and also easy to make.

    Plus it adds instant flavor to a wide variety of dishes!

    Easy homemade vegan teriyaki sauce in a jar

    Ingredients for Vegan Teriyaki Sauce

    For this recipe you will whisk together, then simmer in a saucepan:

    • Vegetable broth
    • Tamari: Or soy sauce, but I use tamari for a gluten-free teriyaki sauce. (Be sure to use low sodium if desired.) Coconut aminos could also work for a soy-free option.
    • Pure maple syrup: Maple syrup is a great natural sweetener. But you can also substitute brown sugar which is tasty as well.
    • Rice vinegar: I use unseasoned. (Seasoned rice vinegar contains added sugar and salt.)
    • Fresh garlic cloves: Or you can substitute garlic powder for convenience if desired.
    • Fresh ginger: Use as much or as little as you prefer!
    • Cornstarch: Or substitute another thickener of choice such as arrowroot powder.

    Flavor variations: Other flavors you can stir into the mixture include mirin, pineapple juice or orange juice, toasted sesame seeds, or sesame oil to taste.

    Jar of homemade teriyaki sauce

    Serving

    Teriyaki is a great all-purpose Asian-style sauce because it can be used as a glaze or marinade.

    Try it on a protein like tofu, tempeh, or vegan chicken. Or enjoy it in stir-fry dishes, on noodles, rice bowls, veggies, and more.

    Stir-fry instructions: Mix all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Then simply add it to the wok or pan towards the end of stir-frying. It will gradually thicken with the other ingredients as it heats and simmers.

    Storing

    Either use this sauce immediately, or let it cool and then store in an airtight container or sealed jar in the fridge.

    We find it keeps for about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

    Vegetable tempeh teriyaki stir fry in a bowl with brown rice

    Recipes with Teriyaki Sauce

    Here are a few of my favorite recipes that use teriyaki sauce:

    • Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry (Oil-Free) (pictured above)
    • Teriyaki Mushrooms with Snow Peas
    • Easy Teriyaki Tofu (pictured below)
    • Teriyaki Broccoli and Carrots
    • Teriyaki Noodles with Vegetables
    Baked teriyaki tofu on brown rice with green onions

    For more inspiration, also browse all sauce & seasoning recipes.

    Glass jar with homemade teriyaki sauce and spoon

    Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free!)

    An easy Asian-inspired Teriyaki Sauce with garlic and ginger. Sticky, sweet, savory, and so delicious!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 3

    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup vegetable broth or water
    • 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
    • 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
    • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
    • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 tsp. ginger, freshly grated (I peel my ginger)
    • 1 Tbsp. corn starch (or arrowroot or other thickener)
    • Optional: sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
    • Add to a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
    • Heat until lightly simmering, whisking frequently until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
    • Use immediately, or cool and store in a sealed container in the fridge for about 1 week.

    Notes

    Yield: Recipe makes about 3/4 cup sauce.
    Stir-fry instructions: Instead of heating sauce in a saucepan, whisk all ingredients in a bowl, then pour it right into your skillet towards the end of cooking your stir-fry. Stir well to combine and let heat for a few minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
    For gluten-free: Use tamari.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free!)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    80
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Potassium
     
    67
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    17
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying this oil-free + vegan teriyaki sauce recipe, also check out:

    • Easy Baked Tofu
    • Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry

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    1. Hannah

      September 01, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Super delicious!! We mixed ours with veggies and noodles. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        September 01, 2022 at 1:42 pm

        Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Hannah!

        Reply
    2. Shellie

      December 18, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      Can I use coconut nectar in place of the brown sugar?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        December 20, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        Hi Shellie! I haven't tried that, but I think it could be a great substitution. Would love to hear if you give it a go!

        Reply
    3. Bethany

      July 06, 2021 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a quick teriyaki sauce for tofu and this was exactly what I needed! It was delicious! Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        July 06, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Great to hear!

        Reply

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