Sugarless Teriyaki Sauce

Bottled teriyaki is one of the sweetest sauces on a grocery shelf — often more sugar per tablespoon than syrup. This version keeps the umami depth without that spike, which matters most on a stir-fry night when you're already trying to keep blood sugar steady through dinner.

• ⅓ cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp allulose or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
• Optional: 1 tsp arrowroot starch whisked with 2 tbsp water, to thicken

1. Step 1

   Whisk all ingredients (except starch slurry) together in a small saucepan.

2. Step 2

   Simmer over low heat 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   If a thicker sauce is wanted, stir in the arrowroot slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes more until glossy.

• Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version
• Use in place of the coconut aminos already called for in the Beef & Broccoli Cauliflower Bowl for a sweeter profile

Beef & Broccoli Cauliflower Bowl

• Sugarless Honey Mustard
• Sugarless Enchilada Sauce
• Sugarless Ranch Dressing