Versatile Asian BBQ Marinade
Versatile Asian BBQ Marinade
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 3 garlic, cloves, 3-5, peeled and finely minced
- 1 shallot, large, peeled and finely minced
- 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon mushroom flavored dark soy sauce, for color
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili, optional
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing your aromatics. Peel the 3 to 5 cloves of garlic and the 1 large shallot. Finely mince both the garlic and the shallot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic and minced shallot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 3 teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of mushroom flavored dark soy sauce (for color) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Next, pour in the 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sambal chili for an extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Whisk all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the sugar has dissolved. The marinade is now ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
To apply, pour the prepared marinade over your chosen protein, such as chicken wings, thighs, or ribs. Ensure the protein is evenly coated by mixing it thoroughly with the marinade. For best results, allow the protein to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally several hours, in the refrigerator before cooking.
Kitchen Tools
Versatile Asian BBQ Marinade
For the Marinade
- 3 garlic, cloves, 3-5, peeled and finely minced
- 1 shallot, large, peeled and finely minced
- 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon mushroom flavored dark soy sauce, for color
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili, optional
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing your aromatics. Peel the 3 to 5 cloves of garlic and the 1 large shallot. Finely mince both the garlic and the shallot.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic and minced shallot.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 3 teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of mushroom flavored dark soy sauce (for color) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Next, pour in the 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sambal chili for an extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Whisk all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the sugar has dissolved. The marinade is now ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
To apply, pour the prepared marinade over your chosen protein, such as chicken wings, thighs, or ribs. Ensure the protein is evenly coated by mixing it thoroughly with the marinade. For best results, allow the protein to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally several hours, in the refrigerator before cooking.