Miku's Marinade

Elevate your dishes with Miku's Marinade, a versatile and flavor-packed blend perfect for infusing proteins and vegetables with a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. This quick and easy recipe combines the umami richness of soy sauce with the deep sweetness of brown sugar and honey, complemented by the zing of fresh ginger and garlic. A splash of rice vinegar adds a hint of tang, while sesame oil and optional red pepper flakes deliver warmth and nuttiness for extra depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade works wonders with everything from chicken and fish to tofu and roasted veggies. Let your ingredients soak in its bold flavors for at least 30 minutes—or up to 4 hours for maximum deliciousness—and watch your meals transform into culinary masterpieces!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and rice vinegar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

If you want a bit of heat, stir in the red pepper flakes at this step.

Step 4

Add the water to the mixture to slightly dilute the marinade, making it more versatile for use on various proteins or vegetables.

Step 5

Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary—add a pinch of brown sugar for more sweetness or a dash of rice vinegar for extra tanginess.

Step 6

Transfer the marinade to a sealable container or zip-top bag.

Step 7

Place your protein or vegetables of choice in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2-4 hours for better flavor absorption.

Step 8

Remove the food from the marinade before cooking, and discard any leftover marinade to avoid cross-contamination.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(265.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597.4

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4617.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.1mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 528.3mg	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: 62.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 29.7%