Easy Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Lee Kum Kee Teriyaki Sauce
It's 6.15pm. Someone has asked "what's for dinner?" for the third time, the fridge is holding a lonely packet of beef, and the takeaway app is flashing at you like a lighthouse. Stay strong. With Lee Kum Kee teriyaki sauce in the pantry, a glossy, sticky, sweet-and-savoury teriyaki beef stir-fry is about 20 minutes away, and nobody has to know how little effort it took.
What Is Teriyaki, Anyway?
The name is a neat little two-parter from Japanese: teri, meaning shine or lustre, and yaki, meaning to grill. Put simply, it's food that's been cooked and glazed until it gleams. Traditionally that glaze is built on soy, sweetness and a bit of patience. The patience is the part most of us are short on at 6.15pm, which is exactly where a good ready-made teriyaki sauce earns its keep.
Lee Kum Kee has been making Asian sauces for well over a century, and this one shows why it's a name professional kitchens and home cooks both trust. The 100g pack is a soy and sesame teriyaki sauce blended with honey, garlic and a touch of tomato for depth. It's savoury-sweet, beautifully balanced, and designed to cling to whatever you're cooking.
A few reasons it's earned a spot on our international pantry shelves:
- No added preservatives and no added flavouring
- Suitable for vegetarians, so it's just as happy on tofu or mushrooms as it is on beef
- Single-meal pack: no half-empty bottle sulking in the back of the fridge door
- Seriously versatile: beef, chicken, salmon, prawns, veggies, or brushed on at the barbie
More Ways to Use Teriyaki Sauce
Beef is the headline act, but this sauce has plenty of range:
Teriyaki chicken skewers: Toss chicken thigh pieces in the sauce, thread onto skewers and grill until caramelised and slightly charred.
Sticky teriyaki salmon: Brush over salmon fillets for the last few minutes in a hot oven. Serve with greens and rice.
Barbecue glaze: Brush onto steak, ribs or corn in the final minutes on the barbie. Add it too early and the sugars burn, so hold your nerve.
Teriyaki soba noodles: Toss with cooked soba noodles, broccoli and sliced chicken for a speedy weeknight bowl.
Vegetarian teriyaki tofu: Pan-fry firm tofu until golden, then glaze. Proof that meat-free Monday can still be the best night of the week.
Pair It Like a Pro
Round out the meal with a crisp cucumber and sesame salad, some quick-pickled carrot, or a side of edamame. Want to go the whole hog? Browse our Essential Gourmet Ingredients for rice, noodles and Asian condiments, or pick up everything you need for a Japanese-inspired dinner party in one hit.
Cooking for a food lover? A pack of this tucked into one of our [LINK: Gourmet Hampers] with some premium noodles and a good bottle of sesame oil makes a gift that actually gets used.
Teriyaki Sauce FAQs
What is teriyaki sauce made of?
Lee Kum Kee Ready Sauce Teriyaki Beef combines soy sauce, fermented soybean paste, sugar, honey, garlic, tomato paste and sesame seeds for a savoury-sweet flavour. Always check the pack for the full ingredient list.
Can I use teriyaki beef sauce on chicken or seafood?
Absolutely. Despite the name, it works beautifully with chicken, salmon, prawns, tofu and vegetables, and makes a great barbecue glaze.
Is Lee Kum Kee teriyaki sauce vegetarian?
Yes, it's labelled suitable for vegetarians. It contains honey, so it isn't vegan. It also contains soy and sesame, so check the pack if you're cooking for anyone with allergies.
Ditch the Takeaway Tonight
Teriyaki beef at home is faster than delivery, easier on the wallet and a whole lot more satisfying. Grab a pack (or three, for the pantry) of Lee Kum Kee Ready Sauce Teriyaki Beef from Petits Trésors, in store in Rye or online with delivery Australia-wide. Your 6.15pm self will thank you.
