Soy Ginger Marinade
Elevate your cooking game with this bold and flavorful Soy Ginger Marinade—a versatile, Asian-inspired blend that transforms proteins and vegetables into stand-out dishes. Featuring a harmonious combination of salty soy sauce, zesty fresh ginger, and fragrant garlic, balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and the nutty depth of sesame oil, this marinade is a perfect fusion of umami and tangy brightness. A touch of rice vinegar adds a refreshing kick, while red pepper flakes bring just the right amount of heat. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this marinade works wonders on meats, tofu, or veggies, infusing rich layers of flavor in as little as 30 minutes. For a fresh twist, garnish with chopped green onions. Whether for grilling, roasting, or stir-frying, this make-ahead marinade is your ticket to deliciously bold, restaurant-quality meals with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 stalk Green onions (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely grate 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger.
Peel and mince 2 cloves of garlic.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes until the sugar has dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
Optional: Finely chop 1 stalk of green onion and stir it into the marinade for added freshness and flavor.
Use immediately as a marinade or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To marinate, submerge your desired protein or vegetables in the Soy Ginger Marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor absorption.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4618 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 577 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.
