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Teriyaki Too Salty
Your teriyaki sauce is too salty because the soy concentration is high. Dilute and balance with sweetness.
too salty · intense soy flavor · vegan · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 whisk in 1/4 cup water to dilute
- 2 add 1 teaspoon brown sugar to balance
- 3 simmer 1 minute with a small cornstarch slurry if it thins too much
If it's still wrong
- use as a glaze in small amounts
- serve with plain rice to spread the salt
Prevent next time
- start with low-sodium soy sauce
- reduce only to the desired thickness
Notes
Why this works
Extra liquid reduces the salt intensity while sugar rebalances the flavor. A small thickener restores body if needed.