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    Home » Dips, Dressings, and Sauces » Keto Teriyaki Sauce

    Keto Teriyaki Sauce

    Published: Sep 8, 2020 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 27, 2020 · 623 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Photo of a small jar sitting on a black plate sprinkled with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes with the text Keto Teriyaki Sauce above.

    You are going to fall in love with this easy to make Keto Teriyaki Sauce. With all the flavors of the original sans sugar, wheat, and soy, this is the perfect option for your low carb diet. It is perfect for when you are craving Keto Chicken Teriyaki.

    Slightly overhead photo of Keto Teriyaki Sauce on a black plate with a wooden spoon sitting next to it.

    Though I didn't eat Japanese food growing up when I finally did, it was love at first bite.

    I am guessing given that I was in a strip mall restaurant in the suburban outskirts of Atlanta that is probably wasn't even slightly authentic, but I loved it all the same.

    Teriyaki sauce is a little hard to duplicate on a keto diet, since none of the three main ingredients - soy, mirin, and sugar - are keto-friendly.

    That being said, I think this Keto Teriyaki Sauce delivers on the flavors you expect from Japanese cuisine within the confines of a low carb diet.

    What is Teriyaki

    According to Wikipedia, "Teriyaki s a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar."

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    Ingredients

    • Coconut Aminos - Coconut aminos is a sauce made from coconut sap. It is the best keto-friendly alternative to soy sauce that I have found. It is gluten-free and soy-free.
    • Brown Sugar Substitute - I typically use Swerve Brown Sugar, because I can get it at Whole Foods. Some grocery stores also carry it. Lakanto is another option that I love, but it can be harder to find unless you order online.
    • Rice Vinegar - Make sure you choose unseasoned rice vinegar since seasoned has sugar in it.
    • Fresh Ginger - You could use powdered if you like, but I don't think there is any substitute for the kick you get from fresh. You can store any leftovers in the freezer.
    • Fresh Garlic - In a pinch, you could use a teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes - There isn't enough in this recipe to make it spicy, but if you hate heat feel free to leave it off.
    • Xanthan Gum - This acts as a thickener here. You can leave it off, understand that your sauce will be much thinner.

    How to Use Teriyaki Sauce

    You can use Keto Teriyaki Sauce to make:

    • Keto Teriyaki Chicken
    • Teriyaki Salmon
    • As a Dipping Sauce for Potstickers
    • As a Marinade
    • Stir Fry
    • Asian Burgers
    • As a Sauce for Chicken Wings

    How to Make Keto Teriyaki Sauce

    Making teriyaki sauce couldn't be easier! Just whisk together all of the ingredients except for the xanthan gum in a medium saucepan.

    Photo of ginger, coconut aminos and garlic in a saucepan.

    Cover and cook over medium-low heat until thickened. Whisk in the xanthan gum and cook for another couple of minutes.

    Close up photo of keto teriyaki sauce in a small glass jar garnished with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds with a wooden spoon sitting next to it.

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    Keto Teriyaki Sauce

    Most teriyaki sauce has both sugar and soy - both of which are not suitable for a keto diet. You won't believe how much like the "real thing" this sugar-free version is.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time7 mins
    Total Time12 mins
    Course: condiment
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: sauce
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 17.37kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi
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    Equipment

    • medium saucepan

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup coconut aminos
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup brown sugar substitute
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, stir together the coconut aminos, water, brown sugar substitute, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
    • Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-low heat. Uncover and whisk in xanthan gum. Cook for another 2 minutes, until thickened.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 17.37kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.34g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 307.72mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 24.71IU | Vitamin C: 0.31mg | Calcium: 1.81mg
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