Best 11 Korean Marinade Recipes
Korean marinade is a flavorful and versatile sauce used to enhance the taste of various dishes, from grilled meats to stir-fries. Made with a combination of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and other spices, it adds a savory, slightly sweet, and umami flavor to any dish.
This article provides three delicious Korean marinade recipes:
1. **Classic Korean Marinade**: This basic marinade is perfect for all types of grilled meats, such as bulgogi (Korean barbecue), dak galbi (spicy chicken stir-fry), and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly).
2. **Spicy Korean Marinade**: This marinade adds a kick of heat to your dishes with the addition of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and gochugaru (Korean chili powder). It's perfect for spicy dishes like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew).
3. **Sweet Korean Marinade**: This marinade is slightly sweet and tangy, thanks to the addition of honey, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. It's perfect for dishes like japchae (glass noodles stir-fry) and dakgangjeong (sweet and spicy fried chicken).
KOREAN BBQ MARINADE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Sauce Garlic Ginger Marinate Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Healthy Soy Sauce Green Onion/Scallion Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 tablespoons raw or turbinado sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped scallions. DO AHEAD: Cover and chill up to 1 day.
FANTASTIC KOREAN-STYLE MARINADE FOR BEEF PORK OR CHICKEN
There should be enough marinade for about 2-1/2 pounds of beef or chicken you may double the marinade ingredients but keep the fresh garlic and green onion at the same amount --- the meat needs to come down to almost room temperature before grilling so plan well ahead, also there is a marinating time of 8-24 hours, you may omit the cayenne completely if desired or adjust to suit heat level.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time P1D
Yield 1 3/4 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients together until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
- Remove the meat and shake off excess marinade.
- Place the meat in a pan and allow to come down to room temperature (this will take a few hours).
- Grill as desired.
KOREAN MARINADE
This is a great marinade for beef short ribs, chicken, or steak. Serve with steamed rice, beer, and kim chee.
Provided by Curlie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, green onion, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, flour, and pepper. Place meat in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 902.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
GRILLED FLANK STEAK IN KOREAN MARINADE
This recipe was shared with me by a mother at my son's school (Shirley Brothwell). She says: "My mother learned this dish when we lived in South Korea"
Provided by ButterflyVioletta
Categories Steak
Time 4h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Score the flank steak the diagonally on both sides. Cut the steak across the grain (this is also usually on the diagonal) into strips about 3 inches wide. Once all tenderizing cuts have been made, cut into serving sized pieces still large enough to grill.
- Mix vegetable oil and sugar together in gallon sized Ziplok bag. Add flank steak and soak for 20 minutes (this tenderizes the meat).
- Meanwhile mix remaining ingredients as marinade. Add mix to steak in bag and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occassionally. Grill over hot fire about 2 minutes per side.
HAWAIIAN KOREAN KAL BI MARINADE
Original recipe given to me by Hawaiians. Best for grilling pork or beef ribs and even chicken, just stick to 4-5 pounds. Can be halved for smaller amounts of meat or doubled for feeding a crowd. Better than the old red barbecue sauce!
Provided by BIG_CHIEF
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients in a large bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Dump over meat placed in a long dish covered tightly with plastic wrap or place into ziplock bag(s).
- Marinate overnight (or for two days).
- Turn meat 3-4 times each day.
- Remove from marinade when ready to cook.
- Discard marinade.
- Grill over low to medium coals or bake in the oven at 325F until cooked through.
- Cooking times will vary based on grill/oven heat and type of meat.
KOREAN BARBECUE BEEF, MARINADE 2
Steps:
- 1. Distribute the sugar evenly on the beef short ribs by sprinkling it on each piece. Allow beef to sit for 10 minutes.
- 2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sake, and black pepper. Put aside.
- 3. Massage the beef with the kiwi juice using your hands. The kiwi works as a tenderizer. Add the sauce and mix. Allow the beef to marinate for 2 hours before barbecuing.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH KOREAN SESAME MARINADE
Make and share this Grilled Shrimp with Korean Sesame Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Korean
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
- Marinade shrimp for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Thread shrimp and green onion strips on metal or bamboo skewers, alternating.
- Grill, turning once, basting 5 minutes until tender.
- Boil remaining marinade in saucepan for 1 minute.
- Serve with shrimp.
KOREAN STEAK MARINADE
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a plastic zip bag and marinade for however long you want. You can freeze it at this point. To cook, grill or broil it to desired doneness.
KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN MARINADE
This sauce is from the very popular 'chicken bowls' in my hometown. It's very tasty! Use it as a marinade for chicken, or to baste chicken while grilling. Increase the hot chile paste as desired. Four tablespoons is usually as much as anyone can take!
Provided by SASEIGEL
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, water, onion powder, and ground ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat, cool, and whisk in lemon juice and hot chile paste. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before preparing chicken as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
BEEF SKEWER IN KOREAN-INSPIRED MARINADE
Categories Beef Grill/Barbecue
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In large owl, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, mirin and garlic. Add sliced beef; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30minutes or up to 24 hours.
- 2. Grease the grill and preheat to medium-high. Thread beef onto skewers, being careful not to pack too closely.
- 3.Grill skewers about 3-4 minutes per side until beef is nicely charred. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with lettuce leaves as wrappers, bell pepper and cucumbers as filling.
KOREAN MARINADE
I used this marinade on chicken thighs marinated it overnight then baked it in the marinade. Juicy flavorful chicken with a kick
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Marinades
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Add oil to sauce pan and add the onion, garlic, ginger, green onions and pear and saute until softened.
- 2. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Let come to room temperature.
- 3. Puree in food processor until smoothened. Use the marinade on any meat or seafood.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Thinly sliced meats, such as flank steak or skirt steak, are best for Korean marinade as they absorb the flavors quickly and cook quickly.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Korean marinade recipes often include a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, onions, and scallions. These vegetables add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: Korean marinade recipes can be customized to your own taste. Try adding different herbs and spices, such as garlic, ginger, or sesame seeds.
- Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the meat marinates, the more flavorful it will be. If you are short on time, you can marinate the meat for as little as 15 minutes, but the flavor will not be as pronounced.
- Cook the meat over high heat: Korean marinade recipes are typically cooked over high heat. This helps to caramelize the marinade and create a flavorful crust on the meat.
Conclusion:
Korean marinade recipes are a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a Korean marinade recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a new way to cook your meat, give Korean marinade a try. You won't be disappointed!
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