Spicy Chinese Marinade
Elevate your cooking game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Chinese Marinade, a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Combining pantry staples like soy sauce, hoisin, and Sriracha with aromatic fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of honey, this quick 10-minute recipe is a game-changer for marinating your favorite proteins or vegetables. Infused with the warm, distinctive notes of Chinese five-spice powder and a kick from red pepper flakes, this marinade packs a punch while remaining versatile. Finished with vibrant chopped scallions, it's ideal for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting. Whether you're looking to upgrade a weeknight dinner or impress at a barbecue, this marinade promises to deliver irresistible flavors. Optimize your meals and taste the fusion of classic Chinese ingredients with a spicy twist today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks Scallions (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Whisk until well blended.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey to the bowl. Continue whisking to mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle in the Chinese five-spice powder and red pepper flakes. Stir until the spices are evenly incorporated.
Fold in the chopped scallions, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the marinade.
Use immediately by pouring over your choice of protein or vegetables. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
Store leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3246 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*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.
