Gluten-Free Vegan Teriyaki Sauce

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Gluten-Free Vegan Teriyaki Sauce

I make this gluten-free vegan teriyaki sauce on repeat, and it always instantly elevates dinner with almost no extra effort. I whisk together tamari, maple syrup, mirin, garlic powder, and brown rice flour to create a sticky, sweet-savory sauce that is perfect for stir-fries, rice bowls, tofu, and roasted vegetables. It takes me just 10 minutes to make, which means I have a wholesome homemade sauce on the table faster than I could run out to buy one.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Sauce

Cuisine: Japanese

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

1/2 cup Tamari , or soy sauce if you don't need it gluten-free (low sodium if needed, see note)
10 tablespoons maple syrup (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons mirin (rice cooking wine)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown rice flour

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Instructions

Mix all sauce ingredients in a pot, whisk well.
Heat on the stovetop on medium low heat until thickened, while whisking. Be careful not to overcook because it thickens more as it cools.

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this gluten-free vegan teriyaki sauce recipe is to pull the sauce off the heat a little earlier than you think you should. It thickens quite a bit as it cools, so if I cook it until it looks thick in the saucepan, it usually ends up thicker than I want once it is cold.
Keep the heat at medium-low: If I rush this sauce by cooking over a higher heat, the sugars can catch, which causes scorching and uneven thickening.
Watch closely: This sauce only takes a few minutes to make, and it thickens fast once it gets hot.
Let the sauce cool: I give the sauce 5-10 minutes to cool before deciding if it needs to be thickened up a bit more.
Use good-quality tamari: Since it makes up most of the sauce, its flavor really shines through. I find that naturally brewed brands give a smoother and richer flavor than cheaper alternatives.

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