Ginger Sesame Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients:

Ginger Sesame Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 cup water

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger

• 4 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/8 tsp pepper flakes

• 1 large garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 3 tbsp water

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine first 8 ingredients. Stirring occasionally as sugar dissolves.

2. Whisk together cornstarch and water.

3. As mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and stir in cornstarch mixture.

4. Stir occasionally as sauce thickens. Depending on your desired thickness, cook between 7 and 15 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.

Yields: about 1 1/3 cups.

Notes&Tips:

• Making your own teriyaki sauce will eliminate unwanted ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and other artificial flavorings.

• Teriyaki sauce can be kept for weeks in the refrigerator.

• This sauce can be used both as a marinade and a glaze.