Asian Marinade and Master Sauce
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5
51 reviews
Excellent
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Servings
3 /4 cup
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Course
Condiments, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Asian Marinade and Master Sauce
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This Asian Marinade and Master Sauce blends ponzu, oils, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, honey, and optional chili flakes into a balanced savory and tangy sauce. It combines citrusy and umami notes with a touch of heat and sweetness, creating a versatile condiment to flavor meats, vegetables, or tofu. Its simple preparation by mixing ingredients makes it practical for marinating and finishing dishes.
Description
The Asian Marinade and Master Sauce uses ponzu as a citrusy base enhanced by canola and sesame oils for richness and nuttiness. Rice wine vinegar adds brightness, while grated ginger and garlic bring fresh pungency. Honey adds subtle sweetness, and optional red chili flakes introduce heat. Combining these in a jar to shake or whisk creates an evenly blended sauce.
This sauce imparts layers of flavor useful for marinating proteins or as a finishing dressing. The balance of acidity, saltiness, sweetness, and spice makes it adaptable for Asian-style dishes. It can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to meld further over time for deeper complexity.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup ponzu
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional, crushed
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a fitted lid and shake well until combined, or stir with a whisk. Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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