Garlic Sesame Marinade
Elevate your culinary game with this bold and flavorful Garlic Sesame Marinade, a perfect blend of savory soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and tangy rice vinegar. Infused with fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness, this marinade strikes the ideal balance of umami and zest. Toasted sesame seeds add nutty notes, while an optional pinch of red pepper flakes delivers a gentle heat for heat-seekers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe can transform proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu, or even vegetables, into mouthwatering dishes with ease. Whether used as a marinade, dip, or sauce, this quick and simple recipe will become your go-to for infusing bold Asian-inspired flavors into your meals. Perfect for weeknight dinners or prepping ahead for meal planning, it's an irresistible culinary staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water. Whisk until evenly blended.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey to the bowl. Continue whisking to incorporate the ingredients thoroughly.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and, if desired, the red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Taste the marinade and adjust the flavor as necessary, adding more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.
Pour the marinade over your desired protein or vegetables in a container or zip-top bag, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Cover the container or seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
Use as a sauce, marinade, or dip as needed, or discard after use if marinating raw proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4613 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*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.
