Soy Sauce Marinade
Elevate your culinary creations with this versatile Soy Sauce Marinade, a quick and easy recipe that packs bold, balanced flavors into every bite. Featuring the rich umami of soy sauce, a hint of sweetness from light brown sugar, and the nutty aroma of sesame oil, this all-purpose marinade is infused with fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a kick of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. Brightened with the tangy zest of rice vinegar and finished with chopped green onions, this marinade is perfect for tenderizing and seasoning meats, tofu, or vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a delectable blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes that will transform your dishes into an unforgettable feast. Ideal for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this recipe is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, light brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Stir in the chopped green onion and water to slightly thin out the marinade.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for acidity, or more red pepper flakes for heat).
Use immediately as a marinade for meats, tofu, or vegetables. For best results, let your chosen ingredient marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4623 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*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.
