Chinese Bbq Marinade
Transform your next grilling session with this bold and flavorful Chinese BBQ Marinade, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic spices. Crafted with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and oyster sauces, enriched by the deep sweetness of honey and brown sugar, and spiced with fragrant garlic, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder, this marinade delivers authentic Chinese barbecue essence to any dish. A touch of Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) adds a subtle complexity, while an optional drop of red food coloring enhances the traditional appearance of classic Chinese BBQ dishes like char siu. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile marinade is ideal for pork ribs, chicken thighs, or beef strips, infusing mouthwatering flavor when left to work its magic overnight. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or broiling, this recipe ensures every bite bursts with irresistible umami goodness.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 drop Red food coloring (optional, for authentic appearance)
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder to the mixture. Stir to blend the flavors together.
Step 3
If desired, add a drop of red food coloring to the marinade for a traditional BBQ look. Mix well to ensure even coloring.
Step 4
Use the marinade immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Step 5
To use, coat your choice of meat (such as pork ribs, chicken thighs, or beef strips) thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (195.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 367.6 |
| Total Fat 15.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3266.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.3g | |
| Protein 7.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 59.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 334.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories