Lemongrass Marinade for Pork, Chicken, or Beef
Lemongrass Marinade for Pork, Chicken, or Beef
Ingredients
For the Marinade (per 1 pound of meat)
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, or up to 2 tablespoons, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 Thai chilies, finely chopped, adjust to spice preference
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the finely minced lemongrass, granulated sugar, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Start with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and add more if desired after tasting.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the freshly ground black pepper, finely chopped Thai chilies (adjust the amount based on your preferred spice level), and the minced garlic to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a spoon or whisk, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive marinade paste. Ensure the sugar is dissolved as much as possible.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
This marinade is now ready to be applied to 1 pound of your chosen meat (pork, chicken, or beef). For best results, allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably several hours, in the refrigerator before cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemongrass Marinade for Pork, Chicken, or Beef
For the Marinade (per 1 pound of meat)
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, or up to 2 tablespoons, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 Thai chilies, finely chopped, adjust to spice preference
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the finely minced lemongrass, granulated sugar, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Start with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and add more if desired after tasting.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the freshly ground black pepper, finely chopped Thai chilies (adjust the amount based on your preferred spice level), and the minced garlic to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a spoon or whisk, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive marinade paste. Ensure the sugar is dissolved as much as possible.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
This marinade is now ready to be applied to 1 pound of your chosen meat (pork, chicken, or beef). For best results, allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably several hours, in the refrigerator before cooking.
⏱️ 3 min