Peanut Butter Marinade
Transform your culinary creations with this rich and flavorful Peanut Butter Marinade, a versatile recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, and tangy rice vinegar, this marinade takes your dishes to the next level with its bold, nutty character. A touch of honey and sesame oil add depth and sweetness, while fresh ginger, garlic, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes deliver a vibrant, spicy kick. Perfect for marinating chicken, tofu, or vegetables, this easy marinade is a game-changer for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Whisked together with simple pantry staples, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Use it immediately or make it ahead—it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and soy sauce.
Whisk the mixture until the peanut butter begins to thin out and combine with the soy sauce.
Stir in the rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Continue whisking until smooth.
Grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater and add it to the mixture along with the minced garlic.
Add water a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the marinade reaches your desired consistency.
Sprinkle in the red chili flakes and stir to combine. Adjust the chili flakes to taste for more or less spice.
Taste the marinade and optionally adjust seasoning by adding a touch more soy sauce for saltiness or honey for sweetness.
Use immediately to marinate meats, tofu, or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
