Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinade (for Chicken, Beef, and More!)
This Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinade is a versatile and flavorful marinade perfect for chicken, beef, or vegetables. The lemongrass adds a refreshing citrusy note while the combination of garlic, shallot, and sauces infuses the dish with savory umami flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 2 cups of marinade
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Mixing, Marinating, Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
- 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, bruised and roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, juicy lime, juiced
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
For the Marinade:
Instructions
- Mix the Vietnamese lemongrass marinade: Add lemongrass, shallot, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over your meat or veggies, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for the recommended time.
- Grill: Grill the marinated items as desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the marinade to suit your taste.
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours, beef for at least 4 hours, and vegetables for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vietnamese, Lemongrass, Marinade, Chicken, Beef, Vegetables
