This Thai-style marinade is a quick and easy way to infuse your dishes with authentic Southeast Asian flavors. The combination of salty soy sauce, rich oyster sauce, and sweet honey creates a complex umami base, while fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro add brightness and aroma. The subtle heat from black pepper and the earthy note of bay leaf round out the profile. Ideal for chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, this marinade penetrates ingredients quickly, tenderizing and flavoring them simultaneously. It works beautifully for grilling, stir-frying, or baking. Simply mix the ingredients, coat your protein, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking for the best results.
Thai-Style Marinade
Description
This Thai-style marinade is a quick and easy way to infuse your dishes with authentic Southeast Asian flavors. The combination of salty soy sauce, rich oyster sauce, and sweet honey creates a complex umami base, while fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro add brightness and aroma. The subtle heat from black pepper and the earthy note of bay leaf round out the profile. Ideal for chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, this marinade penetrates ingredients quickly, tenderizing and flavoring them simultaneously. It works beautifully for grilling, stir-frying, or baking. Simply mix the ingredients, coat your protein, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking for the best results.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the chopped ginger, minced garlic, and bay leaf into a small mixing bowl.
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Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and freshly ground pepper to the bowl.
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Whisk the mixture vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
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Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro just before using or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 107.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.3g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 16.5mg6%
- Sodium 1760.0mg74%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 2.4g
- Protein 6.7g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store any leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Vegan Option: Since traditional oyster sauce contains shellfish, use a vegan oyster sauce (often made from mushrooms) to keep this recipe vegan.
Usage Tip: For best results, marinate meat or tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Discard any marinade that has touched raw meat unless you boil it for 2 minutes before using as a sauce.
Variation: Add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
