Best Korean Marinade Recipes

KOREAN BBQ MARINADE

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

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

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.

KOREAN BARBECUE BEEF, MARINADE 1

Steps:

• 1. Trim the fat off the beef with a knife. Distribute the sugar evenly on the beef by sprinkling it on each piece. Allow beef to sit for 10 minutes.
• 2. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, 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 soy sauce mixture and mix. Allow the beef to marinate for 10 minutes. Because the beef is thin, it doesn't require a long marinating time. Now it is ready to be barbecued. Ideal if grilled over smoked wood but just as good in a frying pan or skillet. Cook until browned, being careful not to overcook.
• 4. Last, to prepare dipping sauce, combine all sauce ingredients and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on the side.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK IN KOREAN MARINADE

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

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.

KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over high heat, whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, water, onion powder and 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 pepper paste. Place chicken in mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before preparing chicken as desired.

KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN MARINADE

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH KOREAN SESAME MARINADE

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

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.

BEEF SKEWER IN KOREAN-INSPIRED MARINADE

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 BEEF MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and marinate for several hours.
• Prepare barbecue.
• Remove meat from marinate and grill until done.

KOREAN MARINADE

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.