If you are like me and you try to avoid mass-produced processed foods, the best option is to make your own. When you make your own, you control which ingredients you use and how much or how sweet you want it to be. Once you have a go at making your own and realise how easy it is, you will never go back to store-bought again.

Soy-free sauce

Soy and I don’t get along very well, actually, soy and my joints don’t get along very well. I try my best to stay away from soy, which can be difficult at times, especially when soy is the primary ingredient of what you want to eat. This soy-free alternative to Teriyaki sauce is my go-to for stir-fry and marinades. It is easy to make and uses coconut aminos, which are a great soy sauce alternative. If you have children who aren’t fans of spice, you can leave out the chilli flakes. 

Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut aminos
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• pinch chilli flakes
• 2 tsp. tapioca flour (optional- this is for thickening)
• 2 tbsp. water

Instructions

In a small saucepan over a medium heat mix together the coconut aminos, orange juice, honey, ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.

Simmer the sauce until it thickens.

Alternatively, you can thicken the sauce using tapioca flour, mix it with 2 tablespoons of cold water, and add the mixture to the sauce and cook until thicken.

Equipment

• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Spatula  

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.