Spicy Chinese Marinade Recipes

CHINESE MARINADE

Steps:

• Finely grate the ginger, collect it up into a ball and squeeze out the juice into a bowl.
• Stir in the other ingredients and use as required.

SPICY ASIAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and use as directed in the recipe or for other foods.

SPICY CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. Whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a large bowl, then add the chicken wings and toss to evenly coat.
• Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken wings, sauce, and water. Cover and cook until the chicken wings are no longer pink at the bone, turning the chicken wings occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

SPICY STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

SPICY TOFU MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Use as a marinade and/or dipping sauce for pan-seared, grilled or plain tofu.

SPICY CHINESE MARINADE

Steps:

• In heavy duty freezer bag, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oil, garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
• Add meat and stir stir to coat all over.
• Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours, turning bag over occasionally.
• Remove meat, reserving marinade, and cook meat until desired doneness.
• Meanwhile pour marinade from bag into saucepan.
• Rinse bag with the 1/2 cup of water.
• Add water to saucepan.
• Bring to a low boil.
• Boil slowly for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Right before meat is ready to serve, add butter to saucepan.
• Heat through.
• Slice meat thinly, and pour sauce over meat.
• Top with green onions.
• Serve over rice or noodles.

CHINESE FIVE SPICE MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Pour over the meat of choice, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for allotted time. If making ahead of time, store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days after preparation.

SPICY MARINATED CUCUMBERS (OEE MUCHIM)

Steps:

• Brine cucumbers: Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut the cucumbers into ⅓-inch rounds. Place in a colander fitted over a bowl and add salt; mix well to ensure the cucumbers are evenly salted. Let rest at room temperature to drain, 20 minutes. While they drain, prepare the marinade (Step 2).
• Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the gochugaru, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Smash and peel the garlic, then finely chop. Use the flat part of your knife to press down on the garlic to further break it down, then continue to mince. Add the garlic to the marinade.
• Marinate cucumbers: Rinse all the salt off the cucumbers with cold water. Whisk the marinade, then add the cucumbers; use a large spoon to toss, making sure the cucumbers are evenly coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Cucumbers will have released more liquid, which helps the marinating process. At this point, they're ready to eat; however, refrigerating overnight will round out the flavors. Place the cucumbers, along with some marinade, in a lidded container and store in the fridge overnight; serve cold. (The cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or for as long as the cucumbers remain firm and crunchy.)

SPICY HOISIN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together ingredients in a nonreactive bowl. Arrange meat in a shallow nonreactive dish or resealable plastic bag. Add marinade; rub gently into meat. Cover; refrigerate for length of time specified below, turning meat occasionally.
• Before cooking, remove the meat from refrigerator and let it come to a cool room temperature. Cook as desired, basting with marinade during the first half of cooking to create a glaze. Garnish with scallions.