Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for teriyaki sauce
Best swap for teriyaki sauce: Teriyaki glaze, thin with a splash of water to loosen.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Teriyaki Sauce?
The best swap for Teriyaki Sauce is Teriyaki Glaze, thin with a splash of water to loosen. Another option is Soy Sauce with Honey and Ginger, 4:2:1 soy, honey, grated ginger, simmered to a glaze. The table below also lists Hoisin Sauce, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Teriyaki glaze | thin with a splash of water to loosen |
| Soy sauce with honey and ginger | 4:2:1 soy, honey, grated ginger, simmered to a glaze Diet and health: Contains gluten. |
| Hoisin sauce | thin with water and rice vinegar; sweeter and thicker Diet and health: Lee Kum Kee's regular hoisin lists soybeans, wheat and sesame as allergens; check the label on other brands. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Lee Kum Kee USA, Hoisin Sauce (opens in a new tab)
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