Name: Korean BBQ Marinade
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons raw or turbinado sugar; 1 tablepsoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped scallions

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Korean BBQ MarinadeDiane Fields

We love this marinade on Kalbi . Try it for an Asian twist.

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