Teriyaki Sauce
Dec 17, 2020Sauces can be a blessing and a curse for healthy foods.
A good sauce is just what veggies need to turn them into a deeply satisfying food. But sauces can also degrade the nutritional punch of a meal with refined sugar, additives, soy, and boatloads of sodium.
I like to think about sauces as a way to add not only flavor, but also compliment or add nutrition. Not destroy it.
Asian sauces are a family favorite, but also often full of all the other not-so-fun stuff, which isn't exactly helping the nutrient content of my stir fry.
This is why I always make our own teriyaki sauce these days. It's easy, low-maintenance, and can cook with minimal effort while I work on the other food.
Coconut aminos is the magic ingredient that adds the perfect sweet and salty balance. It's made from fermented coconut sap, but the nutrient benefits from the coconut tree are mostly lost during processing. However, I like to consider it a neutral ingredient since it's natural, which is a big positive considering its flavor and much better than a crud-filled sauce that our body has to work hard to process.
Use for stir fries, bowls, marinades or an easy topper to any veggie or protein.
Teriyaki Sauce
1 - 8.5 oz bottle of coconut aminos
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp tapioca flour (or corn starch)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp honey (optional)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Pour coconut aminos into a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the coconut aminos have reduced enough to thicken and coat a spoon.
2. In a small bowl, mix the tapioca flour and water until combined. Set aside.
3. Once coconut aminos have reduced and thickened, turn off heat, and whisk in all remaining ingredients, including tapioca flour mixture.
4. If the mixture is not thickening to your liking, turn on heat to medium low, and continue whisking until your desired consistency is reached. It also thickens a bit as it cools.
Enjoy!
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