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Molasses
10.01/2 cup : 1 cup
Mix 1/2 cup molasses + 1/2 cup soy sauce + 1 tsp ginger for deep sweet glaze replacement
10.0
teriyaki sauce substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 5.5 · Japanese glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, cooked down to a glossy, sweet-salty consistency. Used to marinate and glaze grilled chicken, beef, and salmon.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Hoisin Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Thicker, sweeter; similar Asian flavor profile
6.7
03
Barbecue Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet glaze, different flavor profile
6.7
04
Sweet And Sour Sauce
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Similar sweet-tangy profile; 1:1 swap on chicken, stir-fries, and grilled meats
6.7
05
Duck Sauce
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Sweet fruity Asian sauce; works on stir-fries and glazes, less umami depth
6.7
06
Oyster Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet-savory, works in stir-fry
5.0