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Marinata BBQ Coreana

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 28 Gen 2026

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This homemade Korean BBQ marinade offers a wonderful balance of savoury and aromatic flavours, making it an essential addition to any low-sugar diet. By using reduced-sodium soy sauce and a controlled amount of raw sugar, you can achieve that classic salty-sweet profile without the excessive refined sugars often found in shop-bought versions. Fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil provide a depth of flavour that beautifully enhances everything from lean minced beef to chicken breast or firm tofu.

Preparing this versatile sauce is incredibly simple and takes just minutes, making it ideal for a quick midweek meal or healthy weekend entertaining. For the best results, allow your chosen protein to marinate for several hours to ensure it fully absorbs the fragrant garlic and spring onion notes. High in flavour and light on sugar, it is a brilliant way to bring a taste of Seoul to your own kitchen.

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Ingredients for Korean BBQ Marinade

  • 120ml reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 cucchiai d'acqua

  • 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 cucchiaini di pepe nero macinato fresco

  • 80g chopped spring onions

How to make Korean BBQ Marinade

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Whisk 120ml reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 tablespoons raw or turbinado sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in 80g chopped spring onions. DO AHEAD: Cover and chill up to 1 day.

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  • 28 Gen 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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