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Pouring sake soy marinade over beef steaks.

Japanese Marinade

This Japanese sake marinade is perfect for adding flavor and juiciness to chicken, beef, pork, or seafood. Plus, it's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sake
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a dish and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

Notes

Marinating Times

  • Marinate beef, pork, or lamb for 1 to 24 hours.
  • Marinate chicken for 1 to 10 hours.
  • Marinate shrimp for 15 to 30 minutes and flaky fish for 20 to 60 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 310mg | Sugar: 2g