Best Teriyaki Sauce

½ cup tamari (, can substitute low sodium soy sauce. Note: tamari has more flavor than soy sauce and significantly less sodium. )

¼ cup brown sugar

See brown sugar alternative ((for low sugar option))

1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger (,minced)

1 teaspoon garlic (,minced)

1 tablespoon honey ((Vegans: use agave nectar or sweetener of choice))

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons mirin ((see note))

¼ cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Store in the fridge for up to a week. Makes about 1 ¼ cups teriyaki sauce.