Soy Sauce Marinade

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 cup of soy sauce to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 1 cup of water to the measuring cup with soy sauce.
  3. 3Add 1/2 cup of sake.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup of mirin.
  5. 5Crush 2 cloves of garlic to release their flavors.
  6. 6Crush a 1-inch knob of ginger.
  7. 7Pour the mixture into a larger measuring cup to avoid anxiety from fullness.
  8. 8Add the crushed garlic to the mixture.
  9. 9Add the crushed ginger to the mixture.
  10. 10Slice fresh green scallions.
  11. 11Toast 2 pieces of star anise with a lighter.
  12. 12Add the toasted star anise to the mixture.
  13. 13Pour the mixture into a pot.
  14. 14Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.
  15. 15Let the mixture cool to room temperature to let the flavors infuse.
  16. 16Marinate ramen eggs by placing them in the cooled soy sauce mixture.
  17. 17Marinate chashu by placing it in the cooled soy sauce mixture.
  18. 18Sear the chashu with a torch for additional flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup sake
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch knob ginger
  • 2 green scallions
  • 2 pieces star anise

Equipment

measuring cupsmeat malletknifecutting boardpotgas stovelightertongsspoon

Tips

  • Crush the garlic and ginger to release their flavors.
  • Toast the star anise with fire to enhance flavor.
  • Let the marinade cool completely for the flavors to infuse.
  • Write down the recipe so you don't forget it.
  • The marinade can be stored for up to 1 month.
  • Drink water!
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