Tamarind And Five Spice Marinade Recipe

Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Tamarind & Five Spice Marinade! Simply toss your favorite protein (meat, fish, or tofu) and let the magic happen. This quick-to-make marinade delivers an explosion of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in just 20 minutes (or longer for extra depth!). Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Don't have five-spice paste? No problem! Check out our easy five-spice paste recipe (link to recipe if available).

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 65.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Tamarind And Five Spice Marinade

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tamarind And Five Spice Marinade

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How to Make Tamarind And Five Spice Marinade

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons five-spice paste, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let the marinade cool slightly.
  5. Add your meat, fish, or tofu (about 1 lb) to a bowl or resealable bag.
  6. Pour the marinade over the protein, ensuring it's fully coated.
  7. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
  8. Cook your marinated protein as desired (grilling, pan-frying, baking).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

84 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g