Sesame-Ginger Marinade

(from elanakok’s recipe box)

Try this Asian delight for tofu kebabs, Japanese eggplant, or baby bok choy.

Source: Yoga journal

Categories: not tried

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh chili pepper, minced, or 1 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.

  2. Add sesame seeds, stirring them as they toast in oil, for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool. Combine oil mixture with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, fresh ginger, pepper, coriander, garlic, and chili, if using.

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