recipes

Asian Marinade

Makes about 2 cups

Asian Marinade

Makes about 2 cups

This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken, or salmon. It is also a good sauce for serving with dim sum.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 51 (76% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 1g
fat 4g
sat. fat 0g
Col. 0mg
sod. 342mg
calc. 15mg
fiber 0gVegetarian
Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce peeled fresh ginger (about 2-inch piece), cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ²∕³ cup soy sauce (may use low-sodium or tamari)
  • ½ cup canola or other vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil (toasted sesame oil)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. 1. Insert Metal Chopping Blade. Add a 2-inch piece of peeled, fresh ginger, cut into ½ inch pieces and 2 garlic cloves to the work bowl.
  2. 2. Secure the Cooking Lid. The processor is set to chop for 8 seconds on speed 12.
  3. 3. Scrape the sides of the work bowl and add ⅔ cup soy sauce, ½ cup canola oil, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons each hoisin sauce and toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar and ¼ teaspoon cayenne.
  4. 4. The processor is set to blend for 15 seconds on Speed 6.
  5. 5. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.