Spicy Ginger Soy Marinade

Spicy Ginger Soy Marinade

A pungent blend of ginger, garlic, and soy that tenderizes meat while building deep savory 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 balances salty soy sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and a chili kick, rounded out by a touch of sweetness and acidity. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and suits grilling, broiling, or stir-frying. Mix it up quickly and let it work while you prep the rest of the meal.

Ingredients

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

Method

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

  2. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, sriracha, and red pepper flakes, and whisk until combined.

  3. Stir in the sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

  4. Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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Spicy Ginger Soy Marinade

This marinade balances salty soy sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and a chili kick, rounded out by a touch of sweetness and acidity. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and suits grilling, broiling, or stir-frying. Mix it up quickly 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 rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, sriracha, and red pepper flakes, and whisk until combined.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

  4. 4

    Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.