Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir vigorously until the brown sugar crystals have completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
  3. Slowly whisk in the toasted sesame oil to create a temporary emulsion that coats the protein evenly.
  4. Pour the mixture into a sealable bag or glass container, add sliced protein, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.