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Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce Recipe

Trader Joe's Soyaki Sauce Recipe

Make your own Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce at home with this easy, flavorful recipe! It’s a sweet, savory, tangy sauce bursting with garlic, ginger, sesame, and soy—perfect for marinades, stir-fries, or dipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Condiments, Dips, Dressings, Marinades, sauces
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice (optional for tropical sweetness)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Glass jar or airtight container (for storage)

Method
 

  1. Combine Ingredients:
    In a medium saucepan, add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and pineapple juice. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
  2. Add Aromatics:
    Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to the saucepan. Stir everything together.
  3. Simmer the Sauce:
    Place the saucepan over medium heat & simmer it well to enhance all flavors from ingredients.
  4. Optional – Thicken the Sauce:
    For a thicker texture, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Cool & Store:
    Remove from heat. Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes. Use the clean glass jar or store in an air-tight container in the fridge & it lasts up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Vegan Option: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
  • For Thicker Sauce: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and simmer until thickened.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks; freeze for longer shelf life.