Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Aromatics: Finely mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Sweetener: Add the packed brown sugar to the wet mixture. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Introduce Flavour & Spice: Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Add Finishing Oil: Drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and give it one final, quick whisk.
  6. Reserve for Later: Scoop out 1/4 cup of the freshly made marinade into a separate, clean container for safe use as a basting or dipping sauce.
  7. Marinate: Place your chosen protein or vegetables into a zip-top bag or airtight container. Pour the remaining marinade over the food, ensuring everything is fully coated.
  8. Chill: Seal and refrigerate. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, or ideally, overnight (up to 12 hours for steak).
  9. Cook: Remove the food from the marinade (discarding the used marinade if marinating raw meat/poultry) and cook according to your preferred method (grill, bake, pan-sear). Baste occasionally with the reserved sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.