WFPB Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free)

Name: WFPB Teriyaki Sauce (Oil-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce; 1/4 Cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Date Syrup; 2 Teaspoons Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch; 3 Cloves Garlic (minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)); 1/2" Piece Ginger (grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)); 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

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Make this easy seven ingredient vegan, oil-free, WFPB teriyaki sauce to easy veganize all your favorite teriyaki dishes. Ready in 5 minutes!

A jar of WFPB teriyaki sauce with garlic, scallions, and ginger.

Teriyaki is such an easy and delicious method of cooking. You simply toss your favorite protein and/or veggies in a sweet, savory glaze.

This WFPB (whole food plant-based) teriyaki sauce is a five-minute sauce you can throw together for all the teriyaki flavor without any of the oils or refined sugars you'd find in a store-bought sauce.

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Why I love this WFPB Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
How to make WFPB Teriyaki Sauce
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A jar of WFPB teriyaki sauce with scallions and ginger.

Why I love this WFPB Teriyaki Sauce

Dietary needs - this sauce is totally WFPB: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar free
Quick and easy - ready in less than five minutes!
Simple ingredients - you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now!
Versatile - you can use this sauce for any stir fry or teriyaki!

A pan of freshly cooked teriyaki tempeh.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce: any of the three will work. If you need a gluten-free option, be sure to use liquid aminos or tamari.
Water
Maple Syrup or Date Syrup: either maple or date syrup work! Date syrup is a great fruit sweetened option and makes the sauce a bit thicker.
Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch: this creates a thickness in the sauce
Garlic & Ginger: for best flavor, use fresh garlic and fresh ginger! But if you don't have one or the other, I listed substitutions for the powder versions in the recipe card below
Black Pepper: pepper adds a bit of a kick to the sauce, without adding a ton of spice

How to make WFPB Teriyaki Sauce

Step 1. Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl.

WFPB Teriyaki Sauce Step 1 - make the sauce.

Step 2. Use as a cooking sauce for tofu, tempeh, vegetables, etc.

WFPB Teriyaki Sauce Step 2 - use in your favorite teriyaki.

FAQ & Expert Tips

What is teriyaki?

Teriyaki is a cooking technique. It's a method of grilling or frying vegetables or proteins in a glaze. The glaze is usually made of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, but this sauce is a bit healthier!

How to use homemade teriyaki sauce in a recipe

Grab your favorite teriyaki recipe and sub this sauce 1:1 in the recipe.

Storage

Store any leftovers of this WFPB teriyaki sauce in a mason jar or other air tight container in the fridge. It will last up to two weeks.

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