Sweet-Chili Marinade

Description
This flaming-hot, rich marinade starts off with the sweet chili sauce and real herbs and is always great for meat, poultry, and seafood. With red-hot aroma and tangy flavor, every tablespoon is good, burning, savory power!

Ingredients

 * 2 cloves garlic, minced or (4 tablespoons garlic powder)
 * 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
 * ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
 * ¼ soy sauce, dark or light only
 * 1 teaspoon black or red pepper, optional
 * 1 tablespoon sesame oil
 * 1 tablespoon sugar, brown only

Directions

 * 1) Put garlic and ginger on a large bowl and whisk together with other ingredients, especially including black or red pepper. Spoon or funnel contents into a fresh container; reserve this in the refrigerator.
 * 2) Marinate meat, poultry, seafood, or tofu for at least an hour (or overnight).