5 Spice Marinade for Stir Fry or Steak Tips
Take your dishes to the next level with this fragrant and flavorful 5 Spice Marinade, perfect for stir-fry recipes or tender steak tips. This quick and easy marinade, ready in just 10 minutes, combines the rich umami of soy sauce and hoisin with the tangy brightness of rice vinegar and sesame oil. Balanced with a hint of sweetness from honey and packed with aromatic ginger, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder, it infuses your protein of choice with layers of complex, savory flavor. A pinch of optional red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat for spice lovers. Ideal for grilling, stir-frying, or pan-searing, this versatile recipe ensures bold, restaurant-quality results every time. Serve your marinated steak tips or stir-fry with steamed rice or fresh veggies for a mouthwatering meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this 5 Spice Marinade is a must-try addition to your cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pounds Steak tips or protein of choice for marinating
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
Add the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the Chinese five-spice powder and, if desired, the red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Whisk all the ingredients together until the marinade is well combined.
Stir in the water to slightly thin the consistency of the marinade.
Place steak tips or protein of choice into a large resealable bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the protein, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
Remove the protein from the marinade and cook as desired—grill, stir fry, or sear in a pan until cooked to your liking.
Discard the used marinade and garnish cooked dish with optional toppings like sesame seeds or chopped scallions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3098 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 125.5 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
