marinated Recipes
28 delicious marinated recipes from around the world
Rheinischer Sauerbraten
A classic Rhineland dish featuring tender, slow-braised beef marinated in a tangy vinegar mixture, served with a rich, slightly sweet sauce enriched with gingerbread and raisins. Traditionally served with potato dumplings (Klöße).
Rojões à Minhota (Minho-Style Fried Pork)
Tender, flavorful cubes of pork loin, marinated in white wine and garlic, then fried until golden brown and succulent. A classic dish from the Minho region of Portugal, known for its bold cumin flavor.
Sauerbraten
Germany's iconic national roast: tender beef, marinated for days in a zesty blend of vinegar and spices, then slow-braised to perfection. The rich, savory gravy is thickened and subtly sweetened with crushed gingersnaps and finished with a touch of sour cream.
Chả Cá Lã Vọng (Hanoi Turmeric Fish with Dill)
An iconic Hanoi street food dish featuring firm white fish marinated in turmeric and spices, grilled, and then finished tableside with generous amounts of fresh dill and scallions. Served with rice vermicelli, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs, and a pungent shrimp paste dipping sauce.
Chả Cá Thăng Long (Hanoi Turmeric Dill Fish)
A classic Hanoi street food, Chả Cá Thăng Long features tender white fish marinated in turmeric and spices, pan-fried until golden, and then finished tableside with generous amounts of fresh dill and scallions. It's traditionally served with rice vermicelli, peanuts, and a pungent shrimp paste dipping sauce.
Char Siu (Cantonese BBQ Pork)
A classic Cantonese BBQ pork, characterized by its glossy, vibrant red lacquer and a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The pork shoulder is marinated in a rich blend of sauces and spices, then roasted to tender, caramelized perfection.
Chicken Shawarma
Tender, marinated chicken thighs roasted to perfection and shaved thin, served in warm pita bread with creamy toum (garlic sauce), tangy pickles, and fresh vegetables. This recipe recreates the essence of traditional Middle Eastern rotating spit-roasted meat at home.
Galbi (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs)
Tender, flavorful Korean BBQ beef short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection. Traditionally cooked tableside, this recipe brings the authentic taste of Korean galbi to your home.
Gindara Saikyo Yaki (Miso-Marinated Black Cod)
A luxurious and deeply flavorful Kyoto specialty featuring black cod marinated in a sweet and savory white miso paste. This technique, popularized globally, results in incredibly tender, flaky fish with a beautiful caramelized exterior.
Inihaw na Liempo (Filipino Grilled Pork Belly)
A quintessential Filipino BBQ staple, this Inihaw na Liempo features succulent pork belly marinated in a tangy and savory blend, then grilled to achieve a perfect char and smoky aroma. It's a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Kabab Barg (Persian Beef Fillet Kebab)
Kabab Barg is a highly prized Persian kebab made from thinly sliced, marinated beef fillet. The tender meat is threaded onto flat skewers and grilled to perfection, resulting in a succulent and flavorful dish. It's often considered the king of Iranian kebabs.
Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)
Moo Ping are succulent Thai grilled pork skewers, a beloved street food often enjoyed for breakfast with sticky rice. Thinly sliced pork shoulder is marinated in a flavorful blend of coconut cream, fish sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, and aromatics, then grilled to perfection.
Sate Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Satay)
Authentic Sate Ayam, featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a rich, homemade peanut sauce. A beloved Indonesian street food classic.
Sate Madura (Madurese Chicken Satay)
Sate Madura is one of Indonesia's most beloved street food dishes, featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a rich, savory peanut sauce. This recipe focuses on the classic Madurese style.
Shish Taouk (Lebanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Tender, yogurt-marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection with a slight char. A ubiquitous and beloved Lebanese favorite, traditionally served with a potent garlic sauce (Toum).
Sườn Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Ribs)
Tender, sweet, and savory Vietnamese grilled pork ribs, marinated and charred to perfection. A beloved street food classic, often served with broken rice (cơm tấm).
Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork)
Tender, flavorful Vietnamese grilled pork marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and shallots. Grilled until beautifully charred and caramelized, this dish is a staple, often served with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce).
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaica's iconic spicy grilled chicken, deeply marinated in a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic allspice, fresh thyme, and other island spices. Traditionally smoked over pimento wood for an unparalleled smoky depth.
Churrasco Dominicano
Dominican grilled steak - tender skirt steak marinated in a vibrant blend of sour orange, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection, and generously topped with sweet, caramelized onions. Traditionally served with tostones (fried plantains).
Cochinita Pibil
Authentic Yucatecan Cochinita Pibil, a slow-roasted pork dish marinated in achiote and citrus, traditionally cooked in a pib (underground oven) and wrapped in banana leaves. This version is adapted for home ovens, resulting in incredibly tender, shreddable pork with a vibrant, earthy flavor.
Poc Chuc (Yucatecan Grilled Pork)
Tender, thinly pounded pork loin marinated in tangy sour orange juice and garlic, then grilled to a perfect char. This classic Yucatecan dish is traditionally served with vibrant pickled red onions, refried black beans, and a flavorful chiltomate salsa.
Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken)
A beloved Peruvian national dish, this Pollo a la Brasa features a whole chicken marinated in a savory, spiced mixture and then slow-roasted until the skin is incredibly crispy and the meat is juicy. Traditionally cooked on a rotisserie, it can also be adapted for a home oven.
Tacos al Pastor
Mexico City's iconic street food featuring thinly sliced pork marinated in a vibrant achiote-chile paste, traditionally cooked on a vertical spit (trompo), then shaved and served on warm corn tortillas with sweet pineapple, sharp onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Chermoula Fish
A vibrant Moroccan dish featuring fresh fish marinated in a fragrant paste of cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, then roasted or grilled to perfection.