5-Spice Marinade

By Lalabee

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup thin sliced ginger
• 2 to 3 stalks lemon grass or a hefty squeeze from the tube
• 2 Tbs 5-spice powder
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 8 to 10 leaves of cilantro
• 2 Tbs black peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix together all ingredients and pour over meat so it is covered. Allow to marinate at least 8 hours, but ideally overnight. Grill meat and allow to sit 5 to 10 minutes after cooking, prior to serving.