Thai Marinade
Infuse your dishes with bold, authentic flavors using this versatile Thai marinade—a perfect blend of salty, sweet, sour, and umami notes. Featuring aromatic ingredients like fresh garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and cilantro stems, this marinade gets its vibrant essence from soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of lime juice. A touch of brown sugar balances the flavors, while Thai red chili adds optional heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is ideal for elevating proteins like chicken, pork, or tofu, as well as vegetables. Let your ingredients soak in this flavor-packed mixture for at least 30 minutes to create a Thai-inspired dish that's both simple and unforgettable. Perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this marinade is a must-try for fans of Southeast Asian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 1 piece (finely chopped) Lemongrass stalk
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro stems
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 piece (finely chopped) Thai red chili (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Alternatively, use a garlic press for convenience.
Peel and grate the fresh ginger until you have 1 tablespoon.
Trim the ends of the lemongrass stalk and chop it finely. Only use the tender inner section of the stalk for the best flavor.
Chop the cilantro stems into small pieces. These will add a fragrant, earthy note to the marinade.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped lemongrass, chopped cilantro stems, and Thai red chili (if using) to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Taste the marinade and adjust ingredients if needed. For more sweetness, add a little extra brown sugar. For more heat, increase the amount of Thai chili.
Use immediately to marinate your chosen protein or vegetables by placing them in a resealable bag or a covered bowl along with the marinade. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours for more intense flavor.
Discard the excess marinade after use and cook your marinated food as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4267 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 609 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.
