START TO FINISH: 15 minutes MAKES: 1⅓ cups

Quick Teriyaki Sauce

What You’ll Need

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)

How to Make It

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.