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Three Ingredient ‘Eel’ Sauce / Sweet Teriyaki; Low-FODMAP, Gluten-free, Vegan

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A low-FODMAP recipe for Asian ‘Eel’ Sauce (a sweet teriyaki).  Ready in 15 minutes, with only 3 ingredients! Gluten-free, Vegan and IBS-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup soy sauce*
  • 1/2 cup mirin*
  • 1/2 cup white (granulated) sugar

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency
  • Allow to cool, then store in refrigerator, in a small jar or bottle

Notes

  • Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients (using available FODMAP data at time of posting)
  • Select gluten-free soy sauce if necessary
  • Mirin is a Japanese rice wine that is sweetened.  Select a brand without high fructose corn syrup
  • The recipe yields 6 ounces, 12 servings.  About 1 tablespoon per serving
  • If you are having trouble with the sauce thickening, you may remove 1/4 cup and add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to it.  Stir this well and create a ‘slurry’.  Return the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir to thicken