Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
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    97

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Korean culinary tradition with this exquisite marinating sauce. Inspired by generations of flavor, this recipe transforms ordinary tuna steaks into a symphony of sweet, savory, and umami notes. Perfect for broiling or barbecuing, prepare for a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    51 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1846 mg
  • Sugar
    19 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Begin by gently rubbing the albacore steaks with 4 tablespoons of sugar. (1 minute)

02

Step

Place the sugared steaks in the refrigerator and allow them to rest for 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

03

Step

While the tuna rests, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently to prevent burning. (5 minutes)

04

Step

In a shallow dish, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, minced garlic, chopped ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Nestle the albacore steaks into the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. (1 minute)

06

Step

Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a more intense flavor. (120-240 minutes)

07

Step

Preheat your oven broiler to high. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and discard the marinade. (1 minute)

09

Step

Place the marinated albacore steaks on a baking sheet. (1 minute)

10

Step

Broil to your desired doneness, typically 2-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the steaks and the intensity of your broiler. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking. (4-8 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Serve the broiled tuna steaks with a side of steamed rice and your favorite Korean side dishes (banchan) for a complete and authentic meal.
For best results, use high-quality soy sauce and sesame oil.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Marinating the tuna for longer than 4 hours is not recommended, as the texture of the fish can become mushy.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Lincoln Boyer

    I marinated the tuna for 4 hours and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely make this again.

  • Lonzo Vandervort

    I found that 2 hours was plenty of time to marinate the tuna. It was perfectly flavorful.

  • Tiffany Heller

    I grilled the tuna instead of broiling it and it turned out perfectly. The sesame seeds added a wonderful crunch.

  • Dianna Armstrong

    I added a little sriracha to the marinade for some extra heat and it was delicious!

  • Merritt Boyer

    The combination of sweet and savory flavors is just perfect. This is my new go-to tuna recipe.

  • Owen Koch

    I used this marinade on salmon and it was equally delicious.

  • Fleta Roberts

    My family loved this recipe! Even my picky eater enjoyed the tuna.

  • Geraldine Terry

    This marinade is fantastic! It's so easy to make and the tuna was incredibly flavorful.

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