Next time your at the store grab a bottle of Low Sodium Soy Sauce, some brown sugar (dark), a jar of minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced ginger.
1. Pour entire bottle of Light Soy Sauce into a sauce pan (you can use regular soy but I suggest light because it's better for the heart, too much sodium makes your blood pressure sky rocket and too much water retention NO THANK YOU)
2. Equal parts of brown sugar to soy sauce (about 1 1/2 cups...you can use white sugar, Splenda, Splenda Mix, various other sugar substitutes etc). Don't be afraid of brown sugar, I like the dark. It's in a more natural state than white sugar because it still has the molasses (and you eat so CLEAN the rest of the time that a little sweetness won't hurt), but be mindful depending on what sweetener you use the thickness and taste may vary.
3. Add red pepper flakes to liking...I like spicy so I add a healthy serving and red pepper flakes are good for revving up your metabolism and helping you burn calories.
4. Add a jar of garlic and ginger.
5. Bring the contents to a boil and reduce to a rolling boil while the sauce thickens...a good 15 or 20 minutes is what I usually do.
6. When reduced to desired thickness poor sauce back into the Soy Sauce bottle let cool and refrigerate, and there you have it...your own fabulous Teriyaki Sauce.
Play with the ingredient amounts...and find your favorite personalized recipe.
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