Cooking a dish with a spicy Chinese marinade can be a delicious and flavorful experience. Whether you're looking to add a kick to your favorite chicken dish or create a tantalizing sauce for your stir-fry, the right marinade can make all the difference. With a wide variety of ingredients and techniques to choose from, finding the perfect spicy Chinese marinade can be an adventure in itself. From traditional Sichuan peppercorns to aromatic ginger and garlic, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for spicy Chinese marinades, providing you with the tools and knowledge to create mouthwatering dishes that will leave your taste buds tingling.
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CHINESE MARINADE
If you like Asian flavors, this is a great marinade for chicken or pork. This marinade recipe makes enough for 2lb of meat. Marinate red meat or poultry for 2 hours at room temp or 24-48 hours in the fridge.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
This all-purpose marinade can be used for chicken or turkey breast, pork cutlets, firm-pressed tofu, and seafood. If you prefer to omit the chile flakes or paste, use 5 or 6 slices of smashed fresh ginger instead.
Provided by Nina Simonds
Categories Sauce Garlic Pepper Marinate Quick & Easy
Yield For 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of chicken, turkey, pork, tofu, or seafood
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and use as directed in the recipe or for other foods.
SPICY CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS
These easy, spicy chicken wings are an excellent alternative to regular hot wings! I learned this recipe from my mother, who is from Taiwan, and it was always a childhood favorite! Almost all seasonings can be adjusted according to taste. (The Vietnamese chili garlic sauce can be found at any oriental grocery or even most regular groceries).
Provided by lin_honeybear
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 174.8 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 4727 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
SPICY STEAK MARINADE
My family loves this slightly spicy marinade, we've even cooked it down and added tomato sauce and made it into a type of basting/barbeque sauce. Place steaks in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over the top. Allow to rest for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
Provided by Jesi A.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 1157.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SPICY TOFU MARINADE
This is inspired by a recipe by Andrea Chesman, who has some wonderful grilling ideas for tofu in her book "The Vegetarian Grill." It makes enough marinade or dipping sauce for a pound of tofu.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 877 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
SPICY CHINESE MARINADE
This marinade works great with most meats, especially pork tenderloin, see recipe 90325. It goes well with beef short ribs, pork, or even chicken. Red pepper flakes control how spicy you would like it to be. Cook the meat on your outdoor grill, or regular oven to recommended temperatures. Cooking time depends, on the meat you choose.
Provided by Always in the kitch
Categories Chinese
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
If you want to add Chinese flavor to anything you're grilling, then this is a great five spice marinade. Make ahead for a greater effect.
Provided by Derrick Riches
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 647 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 1 2/3 cups (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SPICY MARINATED CUCUMBERS (OEE MUCHIM)
These spicy, refreshing cucumbers are a traditional Korean "banchan," or side dish. Danji chef Hooni Kim brines cucumbers in salt before marinating them in Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, and rice vinegar. (Note: Plan ahead for a day of marination.)
Provided by Hooni Kim
Categories side-dish
Time 8h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
This Asian-inspired marinade pairs perfectly with pork -- turning into a sticky, spicy, sweet glaze when cooked -- but can also be used with chicken or beef.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Chinese-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup, enough for 2 1/2 pounds meat
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of ingredients. The more ingredients you use, the more complex and flavorful your marinade will be. Common ingredients include soy sauce, rice wine, Shaoxing wine, Chinese black vinegar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, and sesame oil.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to creating a marinade. Feel free to adjust the proportions of ingredients to suit your own taste.
- Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. The longer the meat marinates, the more flavor it will absorb. However, if you marinate the meat for too long, it can become tough.
- Use a covered container. This will help to keep the marinade from evaporating.
- Discard the marinade after use. The marinade can contain harmful bacteria, so it's important to discard it after use.
Conclusion:
A spicy Chinese marinade is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're making chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, a marinade can help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with delicious flavors. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a way to spice up your dinner, give a spicy Chinese marinade a try.
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