START TO FINISH: 15 minutes MAKES: 1⅓ cups
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
½ cup tamari
⅓ cup water
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel or orange peel
¼ to ½ tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1. In a medium saucepan stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
To Store: Transfer teriyaki sauce to a jar; seal. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Serving Ideas: This sauce can be brushed onto fish, chicken, beef, or tofu during the last few minutes of cooking. It also tastes delicious tossed with roasted, sautéed, or steamed veggies.
PER ⅓ CUP SAUCE: 21 cal., 0 g fat, 0 mg chol., 374 mg sodium, 5 g carb., 0 g fiber, 1 g pro.