Soy Mirin Marinade

Soy Mirin Marinade

A glossy, savory-sweet marinade that balances salty soy with mirin's gentle sweetness.

Total 8 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This marinade combines soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of sugar and ginger for a classic Japanese-style balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. It works well on chicken, salmon, and other fish, tenderizing while adding a glossy, caramelized finish when grilled or broiled. Make it ahead and keep it on hand for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and rice vinegar.

  2. Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onion.

  4. Let the marinade cool to room temperature before using to marinate meat, fish, or vegetables.

  5. Transfer to a sealed jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.

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    Soy Mirin Marinade

    This marinade combines soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of sugar and ginger for a classic Japanese-style balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. It works well on chicken, salmon, and other fish, tenderizing while adding a glossy, caramelized finish when grilled or broiled. Make it ahead and keep it on hand for quick weeknight dinners.

    8 min 16 oz 45 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/2 cup mirin
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and rice vinegar.

    2. 2

      Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 minutes.

    3. 3

      Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onion.

    4. 4

      Let the marinade cool to room temperature before using to marinate meat, fish, or vegetables.

    5. 5

      Transfer to a sealed jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.