Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free!)
An easy, flavorful Teriyaki Sauce with fresh garlic and ginger! It's sticky, sweet, savory, and so delicious. Enjoy it on noodles, rice, tofu, veggies, stir-fry, and more.
Servings4 (1/4-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (+ 2 Tbsp. cold water)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except cornstarch and water) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat for about 5-6 minutes or until lightly simmering.
- Meanwhile, make cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. cornstarch with 2 Tbsp. cold water. Whisk well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add cornstarch slurry. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in sesame seeds if desired.
- Remove from heat and use immediately over tofu, stir-fry, noodles, etc. Or let it cool and store in a sealed container in the fridge for about 1 week.
Notes
Yield: Recipe makes about 1 cup sauce.
Recipe originally published September 2018. Updated May 2023.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 62 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 0.03 g | Saturated Fat: 0.01 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g | Potassium: 75 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 42 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg