Fast and Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Combine soy sauce, water, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a glass 2-cup measuring cup or microwaveable bowl. Stir well and let sit until sugar is mostly dissolved.

Put half of sauce in a resealable bag with whatever you are marinating. If using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork chops or steaks, or large slices of tofu, you can marinate up to 1 hour. If you’re using bite size pieces for stir-fry or kabobs, don’t marinate longer than about 30 minutes or it will get too salty.

Discard marinade.

Add cornstarch to remaining half of sauce and microwave for 1 minute until sauce has boiled and thickened to a glaze. Brush on cooked protein, or toss with cooked stir-fry.