teriyaki sauce substitute
in stir fry.

In Stir Fry, Teriyaki Sauce delivers concentrated flavor that shapes the overall taste. A good alternative needs similar potency and body.

top substitutes

01

Molasses

10.0best for stir fry
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Mix 1/2 cup molasses + 1/2 cup soy sauce + 1 tsp ginger for deep sweet glaze replacement

02

Barbecue Sauce

6.7best for stir fry
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sweet glaze, different flavor profile

03

Hoisin Sauce

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Thicker, sweeter; similar Asian flavor profile

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04

Sweet And Sour Sauce

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar sweet-tangy profile; 1:1 swap on chicken, stir-fries, and grilled meats

05

Duck Sauce

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet fruity Asian sauce; works on stir-fries and glazes, less umami depth

06

Oyster Sauce

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sweet-savory, works in stir-fry

07

Soy Sauce

3.3
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Add honey or sugar and a splash of rice vinegar

08

Worcestershire Sauce

3.3
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Savory and complex; less sweet than teriyaki

09

Tamari

3.3
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Gluten-free; mix 3/4 cup tamari + 1/4 cup brown sugar + 1 tsp ginger for teriyaki profile

10

Steak Sauce

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Tangy savory profile; use on grilled meats where teriyaki glaze is desired, less sweet

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