Garlic Teriyaki Marinade
Transform your meals with this bold and flavorful Garlic Teriyaki Marinade, a perfect blend of savory soy sauce, rich brown sugar, and aromatic garlic. Balanced with a touch of honey, sesame oil, and tangy rice vinegar, this homemade marinade is ideal for infusing proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu with mouthwatering teriyaki flavor. The addition of ground ginger and optional sesame seeds lends a delightful depth and nuttiness to the recipe, while the cornstarch slurry ensures a silky, lightly thickened consistency. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile marinade is a game-changer for grilling, sautéing, or oven-baking, making every dish sing with irresistible Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until the sugar has dissolved.
Finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press to crush them directly into the mixture. Add the ground ginger and stir to combine.
In a separate small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the marinade mixture to slightly thicken it.
Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir continuously until it just begins to thicken and bubble, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the marinade from heat and let it cool completely before using. Optionally, stir in sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Use the marinade to coat your choice of protein or vegetables. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for a stronger flavor).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4626 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
