Sesame Soy Marinade

Sesame Soy Marinade

A savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic that tenderizes meat while building deep umami flavor.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 65/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This marinade pairs toasted sesame oil with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for a balanced sweet-salty flavor base common in Korean and Japanese-inspired grilling. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and can double as a finishing drizzle after cooking. Mix it in minutes and let it work while you prep the rest of the meal.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced scallions, sesame seeds, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.

  3. Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

  4. If marinating, let proteins sit in the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

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Sesame Soy Marinade

This marinade pairs toasted sesame oil with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for a balanced sweet-salty flavor base common in Korean and Japanese-inspired grilling. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and can double as a finishing drizzle after cooking. Mix it in minutes and let it work while you prep the rest of the meal.

10 min 16 oz 65 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced scallions, sesame seeds, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

  4. 4

    If marinating, let proteins sit in the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.