Chinese Style Marinade

Elevate your cooking game with this irresistible Chinese Style Marinade—a perfect blend of traditional Asian flavors that's both versatile and easy to prepare. Featuring the bold umami of soy sauce, the subtle sweetness of hoisin sauce and brown sugar, and the tangy kick of rice vinegar, this marinade is layered with aromatic notes of garlic, fresh ginger, and the warm depth of Chinese five-spice powder. A dash of sesame oil adds nutty richness, while optional crushed red pepper flakes bring a spicy edge. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade pairs beautifully with meats, tofu, or vegetables, making it ideal for grilling, stir-frying, or roasting. For the best results, let your ingredients soak in this flavor-packed mix for a few hours or overnight. A sprinkle of fresh green onions on top completes the dish with a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for your next Asian-inspired meal, this marinade is a must-know recipe for any home cook!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Mix well to ensure the liquids are fully incorporated.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar to the liquid mixture and stir until dissolved.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.

Step 4

Whisk everything together until the marinade is smooth and well blended.

Step 5

Use immediately as a marinade for meats, tofu, or vegetables, or store the marinade in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 6

For best results, marinate your ingredients for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to absorb fully.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving for added freshness and flavor if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(329.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	370.1

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 5141.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 14.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104.3mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 637.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 48.2%