Recipe: Sesame Marinade

SESAME MARINADE
Serves 4

1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon Mirin, sweet rice cooking wine
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, grated
2 scallions, chopped

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to incorporate. This marinade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. For whole birds, like chicken or pheasant, allow at least 3 hours marinade time. For red meat steaks, allow 45-60 minutes. Use the marinade to baste meats on the grill for a moist, more flavorful product.