So many teriyaki sauce recipes are timid, just a wee bit of garlic and a wee bit of ginger. Keto teriyaki sauce is not afraid of flavor, and I have amped up both.
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This works as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or just a way to add a pop of flavor to whatever you are cooking, ready in just a few minutes.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Keto Teriyaki Sauce
You have to actually cook the ginger and garlic here, not just steep them in warm liquid, they need a real simmer to release their flavor.
Heat the coconut aminos and water until warm but not boiling, add the sweetener, and stir until fully dissolved. Add the ginger and garlic and simmer 3 to 4 minutes at a bare simmer. Turn off the heat and let it cool before whisking in the xanthan gum vigorously, then let it sit about 10 minutes to thicken. The finished sauce should be slightly thickened and glossy, not thick like gravy. Use fresh ginger specifically, never powdered, and fresh garlic too, both genuinely matter here.
Use a brown sugar substitute specifically, not white or powdered, the flavor is different. Cap the xanthan gum at a quarter teaspoon total, and skip it entirely if using this as a marinade rather than a dipping sauce, since a marinade does not need to be thickened. If marinating a protein or vegetables, give it at least 20 minutes in the fridge, longer if you have time, more time genuinely means more flavor.
What You’ll Love About Keto Teriyaki Sauce
- Works as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or a flavor boost for anything.
- Loaded with real garlic and ginger flavor, no timid amounts here.
- Ready in just a few minutes, sugar-free and cornstarch-free.
Ingredients
- Coconut aminos – Or soy sauce, if you don’t mind a few extra carbs.
- Brown sugar substitute – Specifically brown, not white or powdered, for the best flavor.
- Garlic – Fresh, minced.
- Ginger – Fresh, minced, never powdered.
- Water – Combined with the coconut aminos.
- Xanthan gum – Used sparingly, skip it if using this as a marinade.
How to Make Keto Teriyaki Sauce
Scroll down for the full recipe card with exact measurements and printable instructions.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Heat the coconut aminos and water in a small pot until warm but not boiling. Add the sweetener and stir until fully dissolved.
Add the ginger and garlic and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes at a bare simmer. Turn off the heat and let cool.
Whisk in the xanthan gum vigorously. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to thicken.
Make It A Meal
Use this to marinate chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, or vegetables. For more homemade sauces, Horsey Sauce and Tzatziki Sauce are worth keeping on hand too.
It’s also great drizzled over Asparagus with Lemon Sauce for something different.
Storage
Keep this in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to a week. Stir well before using, since it can separate slightly as it sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
You sure can! It’s basically just soy sauce, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and a thickening agent.
Yes! The difference is in how you use it. For a sauce, get dipping! For a marinade, soak your proteins in it to infuse the meat with flavor.
Yes! Teriyakis sauce pairs wonderfully with salmon, shrimp, and more.
Add Preferred SourceKeto Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup So Nourished brown sugar alternative
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Add the coconut aminos (or soy sauce) to a small pot along with the water and So Nourished brown sugar substitute.
- Heat this over medium heat until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Add the garlic and ginger and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool.
- Add the xanthum gum, using a whisk to vigorously whisk it in. Let it sit to thicken about 10 minutes before using. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Actually simmer the ginger and garlic, don’t just steep them in warm liquid, that’s what releases their flavor.
- Skip the xanthan gum entirely if using this as a marinade rather than a dipping sauce.
- Use fresh ginger, never powdered, for the best flavor in this recipe.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
I love anything teriyaki and so happy I found this keto recipe. The ingredients look really interesting. I’ve never cooked with brown sugar alternative, coconut aminos and xanthan gum before.
A great recipe to have up your sleeve. We love teriyaki in this house.
Oh wow, so awesome to have a keto teriyaki sauce recipe! Perfect.
Teriyaki sauce is my favourite! So many different ways that you can use it.
Wow! This looks so easy. I think I best skip the xanthan gum if I’m using this as a marinade.