The Best Asian Marinade

This Asian-inspired blend of orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic makes the juiciest, most flavorful marinade. The orange juice tenderizes the protein, while the fish sauce adds robust umami depth. It's a winner, and ready in minutes. This marinade shines in Soy-Marinated Salmon, Soy-Marinated Salmon, chicken, and/or tofu. Any leftover marinade can also be cooked down into a delicious dipping sauce.

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Marinade

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Protein
1 pound steak, salmon, tofu, and/or chicken

Instructions

Step 1: Mix together all ingredients until smooth. Submerge your protein of choice in the marinade, flipping it over as needed to coat both sides. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Do not exceed 24 hours.
Step 2: Remove the protein from the marinade and proceed to grill or roast it. Do not discard the marinade.
Step 3: Place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
Serve: Serve your marinated protein with the reduced sauce on the side as a super flavorful dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 103			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 7g	11%	Protein 2g	4%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%	Net Carbohydrate 9g
Fiber <1	1%	Potassium 79mg	2%
Vitamin A	2%	Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	8%	Iron	6%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving of sauce, no protein included.

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The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This Asian-inspired blend of orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic makes the juiciest, most flavorful marinade. The orange juice tenderizes the protein, while the fish sauce adds robust umami depth. It's a winner, and ready in minutes. This marinade shines in Soy-Marinated Salmon, Soy-Marinated Salmon, and chicken. Any leftover marinade can also be cooked down into a delicious dipping sauce.

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Marinade

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Protein
1 pound steak, salmon, tofu, and/or chicken

Instructions

Step 1: Mix together all ingredients until smooth. Submerge your protein of choice in the marinade, flipping it over as needed to coat both sides. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Do not exceed 24 hours.
Step 2: Remove the protein from the marinade and proceed to grill or roast it. Do not discard the marinade.
Step 3: Place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
Serve: Serve your marinated protein with the reduced sauce on the side as a super flavorful dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 108			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 7g	11%	Protein 1g	2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%	Net Carbohydrate 11g
Fiber <1	1%	Potassium 127mg	4%
Vitamin A	2%	Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	8%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving of sauce, no protein included.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This Asian-inspired blend of orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic makes the juiciest, most flavorful marinade. The orange juice tenderizes the protein, while the fish sauce adds robust umami depth. It's a winner, and ready in minutes. This marinade shines in Soy-Marinated Salmon, Soy-Marinated Salmon, chicken, and/or tofu. Any leftover marinade can also be cooked down into a delicious dipping sauce.

How To MakeDiet Type: Low-carb

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Marinade

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup tamari (I use low-sodium)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon low-carb granulated sweetener (1:1 sugar substitute)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Protein
1 pound steak, salmon, tofu, and/or chicken

Instructions

Step 1: Mix together all ingredients until smooth. Submerge your protein of choice in the marinade, flipping it over as needed to coat both sides. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Do not exceed 24 hours.
Step 2: Remove the protein from the marinade and proceed to grill or roast it. Do not discard the marinade.
Step 3: Place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
Serve: Serve your marinated protein with the reduced sauce on the side as a super flavorful dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 87			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 7g	11%	Protein 2g	4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%	Net Carbohydrate 4g
Fiber <1	1%	Potassium 76mg	2%
Vitamin A	2%	Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	7%	Iron	6%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving of sauce, no protein included.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.

This Asian-inspired blend of orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, agave syrup, and garlic makes the juiciest, most flavorful marinade. The orange juice tenderizes the protein, while the soy sauce adds robust umami depth. It's a winner, and ready in minutes. This marinade shines with tempeh and/or tofu. Any leftover marinade can also be cooked down into a delicious dipping sauce.

How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based

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Marinade

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup tamari (I use low-sodium)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon agave syrup or date syrup
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt Protein
1 pound tempeh and/or tofu

Instructions

Step 1: Mix together all ingredients until smooth. Submerge your protein of choice in the marinade, flipping it over as needed to coat both sides. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Do not exceed 24 hours.
Step 2: Remove the protein from the marinade and proceed to grill or roast it. Do not discard the marinade.
Step 3: Place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
Serve: Serve your marinated protein with the reduced sauce on the side as a super flavorful dipping sauce. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: The rice vinegar and pinch of salt may also be substituted with an equal amount of vegan fish sauce. This Cook's Illustrated recipe for vegan fish sauce uses dried shiitake mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving: 100			DAILY VALUE %
Total Fat 7g	11%	Protein 1g	3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%	Net Carbohydrate 8g
Fiber <1	1%	Potassium 76mg	2%
Vitamin A	2%	Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	7%	Iron	6%

Nutritional information is for 1 serving of sauce, no protein included.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer

The website is written and produced for informational purposes only. The nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the FDA. The data is calculated through a third party online nutritional calculator, and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Although Bravabod does its best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as brands purchased and fluctuations in fresh produce alters the nutritional information in any given meal. For the most accurate nutritional information in a given meal, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator or with the assistance of a licensed medical professional.