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Vegan and vegetarian japanese teriyaki marinade and sauce for tofu, tempeh, and vegetables with marinating tips and meal ideas.

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

Japanese-style marinade and sauce for tofu, vegetables, and more! Yields 1 1/2 cups.
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Course: sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: asian, dairy free, Japanese, make-ahead, quick and easy, sauce, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

For Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup sake
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 6 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger chopped

Additional Needed for Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

To Make Teriyaki Marinade:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together sake, mirin, tamari, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Use the marinade to flavor tofu, vegetables, or other ingredients of your choice.

To Make Teriyaki Sauce:

  • Pour the prepared marinade into a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk in cornstarch and stir continuously as the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature as a glaze or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1737mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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