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Brian Sunter

Kalbi Marinade

A versatile marinade that can be used for BBQ Kalbi and BBQ Mixed Vegetables. You can swap in pears or pineapple for the kiwifruit.

5 minutes prep 6 servings
sauce marinade korean
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large kiwifruits
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 1 cup mirin
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup toasted sesame oil

Equipment

  • blender jar
  • spoon
  • blender
  • sealable jar
  • refrigerator

Instructions

1

Add the 1 large onion , peeled and roughly chopped, 1 cup peeled garlic cloves , 1 bunch scallions (about 8 scallions), roughly chopped, 5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds , and 1 cup sugar to a clean blender jar .

2

Halve the 2 large kiwifruits , and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Add the flesh to the blender , and toss out the skins.

3

Add the 2 cups soy sauce , 1 cup mirin , 1 cup apple juice , or 1 cup water , 2 cups fresh orange juice , and 1 cup toasted sesame oil , and puree the mixture on high speed just until a smooth sauce forms, about 10 seconds .

4

Pour the marinade into a sealable jar or container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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prep time: 5 minutes
tags: [marinade, sauce, korean]
cuisine: Korean
difficulty: easy
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