Quick and Easy Asian Marinade Recipe

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Quick and Easy Asian Marinade Recipe

Stuck in a dinner rut? This versatile Asian marinade rescues any protein from bland to brilliant in minutes. I'll show you the exact ratios that work every time, plus timing guides for beef, chicken, pork, and tofu.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: cup

Calories: 42kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos or tamari for gluten-free option
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
Red pepper flakes to taste
1/4 cup neutral oil like avocado oil

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a Mason jar and secure it with the lid.
Shake vigorously to combine all of the ingredients.
For the best flavor, store in the fridge until ready to use and use within one week.

Notes

Add as needed, a neutral oil, like avocado oil, to the marinade to coat your food.

Great for beef, chicken, pork, or tofu

Marinate beef for 2 to 6 hours
Marinate chicken for 2 to 5 hours
Marinate pork for 3 to 6 hours
Marinate tofu for 2 to 6 hours.

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