Description
Elevate your dishes with this Black Garlic Teriyaki Sauce recipe that combines the unique flavor of black garlic with traditional teriyaki ingredients to create a savory, umami-rich condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar for a less sweet version)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 4–5 cloves black garlic (mashed into a paste)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove regular garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), mashed black garlic, grated ginger, regular garlic, and sesame oil. Whisk well to incorporate the black garlic paste fully.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce slightly reduces and the flavors blend.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use immediately or store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This sauce is perfect for stir-fries, grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a marinade.
- Black garlic adds a rich, molasses-like umami depth without the sharpness of raw garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
