Spicy marinade with spices for grilled meat
4 servings
48 minutes
This spicy marinade, inspired by pan-Asian flavors, is designed to give meat a rich, deep aroma. Its origins trace back to East Asian cuisine where the harmony of spices and sweetness plays a key role. Soy sauce and red wine vinegar provide a deep flavor while the citrus freshness of orange adds a subtle tang. Allspice, cinnamon, and cloves add warm spice notes while thyme contributes a light herbal touch. This marinade is perfect for beef, pork or chicken, making the meat tender and juicy when roasted or grilled. After marinating, the meat develops a caramelized crust with a savory aftertaste creating an ideal balance of sweet, salty and spicy. This marinade turns any dish into a true gastronomic adventure.
1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass
- Finely chopped garlic: 2 tablespoons
2
Add soy sauce, vinegar, orange zest and juice, sugar, allspice and black pepper, thyme, clove, cinnamon, and chili sauce to taste. Mix and chill.
- Soy sauce: 0.5 glass
- Red wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Orange juice: 0.3 glass
- Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Grated orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.8 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 2 teaspoons
- Dried thyme: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chili sauce: to taste