Substitute for Teriyaki Sauce - Best Alternatives
Sweet-savory Japanese glaze of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Used for grilling, stir-fry, and marinades.
Substitutes
- Soy Sauce — 3 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp rice vinegar per 1/4 cup teriyaki. Mix soy sauce with sugar and rice vinegar for a quick teriyaki substitute.
- Hoisin Sauce — 1:1 (thin with water if needed). Hoisin is sweeter and thicker with different spice profile. Works for glazing and stir-fry.
- Coconut Aminos — 3 tbsp coconut aminos + 1 tsp sugar per 1/4 cup teriyaki. Coconut aminos are naturally sweeter and soy-free. Gluten-free teriyaki alternative.
- Oyster Sauce — 1:1. Oyster sauce provides sweet, savory umami. Add a splash of rice vinegar for tanginess.
- Worcestershire Sauce — 2 tbsp Worcestershire + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp soy sauce per 1/4 cup teriyaki. Worcestershire adds umami depth. Mix with sugar for sweetness. Different but savory-sweet.