Five-Spice Shanghai Marinade Recipe

Five-Spice Shanghai Marinade Recipe

  • 2/3 cup minced green onions
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry Sherry
  • 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
  • Available at Asian markets and in the Asian section of some supermarkets.
  1. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until blended. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Marinate beef or chicken in half of five-spice marinade at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours in refrigerator before grilling. Remove beef or chicken from marinade; boil marinade 1 minute. Brush boiled marinade over beef or chicken while grilling and pass remaining half of marinade separately.