Soy Garlic Marinade

Soy Garlic Marinade

A savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger that tenderizes meat while adding deep umami flavor.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This marinade combines soy sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness for a balanced savory-sweet profile that works well with chicken, beef, or pork. It penetrates quickly thanks to its thin consistency, making it suitable for weeknight dinners as well as grilling sessions. Whisk it together in minutes and let it work while you prep the rest of the meal.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

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

  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, green onion, black pepper, and sesame seeds, and stir to combine.

  3. Pour the marinade over meat in a resealable bag or shallow dish, turning to coat evenly.

  4. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.

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    Soy Garlic Marinade

    This marinade combines soy sauce, fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness for a balanced savory-sweet profile that works well with chicken, beef, or pork. It penetrates quickly thanks to its thin consistency, making it suitable for weeknight dinners as well as grilling sessions. Whisk it together in minutes and let it work while you prep the rest of the meal.

    10 min 16 oz 45 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 5 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

    Method

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, green onion, black pepper, and sesame seeds, and stir to combine.

    3. 3

      Pour the marinade over meat in a resealable bag or shallow dish, turning to coat evenly.

    4. 4

      Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.