Spicy Sesame Asian Marinade
Six ingredients and the possibilities are pretty unlimited with this versatile teriyaki-style marinade recipe.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons rice wine (mirin, sake, or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon spicy chili paste (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Put the vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, rice wine, and chili paste in a bowl of a jar with a lid.
- Whisk or shake to combine well.
Notes
Tips and Variations
- A tablespoon or so of minced fresh ginger would be a great addition to this marinade.
- Bump up the amount of garlic if you like a very garlicky marinade.
- If you are planning to marinate tofu, press out the excess water in the tofu first so it is better able to absorb the marinade.
- This marinade will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg