Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Stir soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Whisk cornstarch into water in a bowl; add to soy sauce mixture. Cook sauce, stirring regularly, at a simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.