Mongolian Barbecue Marinade
Elevate your next barbecue night with this bold and flavorful Mongolian Barbecue Marinade, a versatile blend perfect for meats, tofu, or vegetables. This quick and easy marinade combines the savory depth of soy sauce and hoisin sauce with the bright zing of fresh ginger and garlic, balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and the subtle tang of rice vinegar. A hint of sesame oil adds a nutty aroma, while optional crushed red pepper flakes bring a touch of heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade infuses your chosen ingredients with mouthwatering flavors that shine when grilled, stir-fried, or cooked on a hot griddle. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with steamed rice to complete your Mongolian-inspired feast. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Asian barbecue flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Green onions, sliced (garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce and water. Stir to mix well.
Add the brown sugar and hoisin sauce into the bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Drizzle in the sesame oil and rice vinegar. Stir to incorporate the liquid ingredients with the base marinade.
If you prefer a bit of spice, add the crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture and stir well.
The marinade is now ready to use. Pour it over your choice of protein, such as thinly sliced beef, chicken, pork, tofu, or vegetables.
Allow the protein and/or vegetables to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
Once marinated, cook the ingredients on a hot griddle, grill, or in a wok for a delicious Mongolian barbecue experience.
Serve the finished dish with steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9756 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
