Savory Asian Marinade

Name: Savory Asian Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 0.5 cups soy sauce; 0.25 cups rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped; 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Whip up a versatile Asian-inspired marinade, understanding key ingredients that define the flavor profile of different cuisines.

10m

Prep Time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Ingredients

0.5 cups soy sauce
0.25 cups rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
🔧 mixing bowl

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories

Protein

Fat

800mg

Sodium

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Add honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes, then whisk until well blended.

🔧 whisk

Whisking ensures all flavors meld together, which is crucial for a balanced marinade. Taste as you mix to understand the flavor profile.

Taste the marinade and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to preference. This is a great opportunity to learn about personalizing flavors.

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Adjusting flavors to your preference is important in cooking. Make notes of what you change for future reference!

Transfer the marinade to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop before using.

🔧 jar

Refrigerating the marinade helps deepen the flavors. This waiting period is essential for marinades, especially for meats or vegetables.