Ginger Soy Marinade

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  • Prep Time

    9 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    178 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Ginger Soy Marinade

The Ginger Soy Marinade combines brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and sliced green onions to create a balanced marinade ideal for enhancing beef, chicken, or pork. It imparts a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor, perfect for infusing meat before cooking. The marinade allows the flavors to penetrate the protein for a few hours, resulting in a well-seasoned and aromatic dish.

Description

This Ginger Soy Marinade mixes fundamental Asian-inspired ingredients including brown sugar for sweetness and depth, soy sauce for saltiness and umami, and vegetable oil to help coat and tenderize the meat. Fresh ginger and garlic bring pungency and brightness, while lemon juice adds acidity to help tenderize proteins further and balance the marinade. Red pepper flakes contribute a subtle heat, and green onions provide a mild onion note.

Marinating meat for 2 to 4 hours allows the flavors to meld and penetrate, preparing it for cooking by imparting flavor and some tenderness. The method is straightforward: combine all ingredients in a bowl or bag, add the meat, and let it rest refrigerated.

Discard the used marinade after marinating to avoid cross-contamination and maintain food safety.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl or freezer bag.
  2. Add beef, chicken or pork. Marinate 2-4 hours.

Notes

  • Marinate beef, chicken, or pork for 2 to 4 hours to allow proper flavor absorption without over-tenderizing.
  • Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat to maintain food safety.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 178 (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 821mg (34%) Potassium 105mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 178 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 821mg 34%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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