Best Sweet Soy Glaze Recipe
on May 30, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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Add delicious Asian-inspired sweet and tangy flavor to dishes with this flavorful sweet soy glaze. It’s delicious on chicken, pork, duck, and seafood, and can be added to sauces for a boost of tangy flavor.
This sweet soy glaze takes just minutes to prepare and is sure to become one of your favorite go-to recipes.
What Is Sweet Soy Glaze?
Soy glaze is a sweet and sticky sauce that’s typically made with honey, soy sauce, and various flavorings. As it cooks, it reduces to a sauce that can be added to poultry, meat, seafood, and sauces.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- soy sauce
- honey
- minced garlic
- ginger
- rice vinegar
- hoisin sauce
- sesame oil
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Sweet Soy Glaze
- Add all the ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until syrupy and reduced. Stir often so it doesn’t burn. Discard the ginger and use the sauce as a glaze or a dipping sauce. Leftovers should be placed into an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Tips For Making Sweet And Tangy Soy Glaze
- Place all of the ingredients into a saucepan and boil for about 5 minutes. The sauce will begin to bubble and thicken. Keep a close eye on the sauce and stir often so it doesn’t burn. It’s ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
- Soy glaze will continue to thicken as it cools so don’t reduce it too much as it cooks.
What Is A Good Substitute For Sweet Soy Glaze?
If you don’t have time to make soy glaze, use your favorite sweetener and some soy sauce instead. Brown sugar is a good choice.
Is Sweet Soy Glaze The Same As Teriyaki?
While they’re similar in look and taste, the process to make teriyaki sauce is different. Instead of cooking until thick, teriyaki sauce is thickened with cornstarch.
Ways to Use Sweet Soy Glaze
Use sweet soy glaze to add color and flavor to meat, chicken, and fish dishes. Add it to your favorite barbecue sauce or even to salad dressings for a touch of color and sweetness.
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Easy Sweet Soy Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until syrupy and reduced. Stir often so it doesn’t burn. Discard the ginger and use the sauce as a glaze or a dipping sauce. Leftovers should be placed into an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
Thank you for this recipe! I looked at others & this one was so quick & I had everything I needed on hand. It tastes better & more fresh than the Hello Fresh soy glaze 🙂