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Title: Marinade Question
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on March 30, 2009, 01:18:04 PM: If I make a teriyaki marinade with a lot of brown sugar, does the chicken absorb many calories/carbs or does it mainly just absorb the flavor?

Sorry if this question sounds extremely dumb.
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on March 30, 2009, 01:21:49 PM: Quote from: cheftim on March 30, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
Just the flavor.

You're always there when we need you!

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Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Tre on March 30, 2009, 01:28:55 PM: Quote from: RPF on March 30, 2009, 01:18:04 PM
If I make a teriyaki marinade with a lot of brown sugar, does the chicken absorb many calories/carbs or does it mainly just absorb the flavor?

Sorry if this question sounds extremely dumb.

It's not a dumb question, because the reality is that marinade does increase the carb/calorie total, but not by enough to matter. I don't advise slopping on any more after it's done cooking, though.

If you're in contest prep mode, though, stick to the low- or no-sugar varieties.
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Tre on March 30, 2009, 01:34:00 PM: Quote from: cheftim on March 30, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
If your really that worried about any extra calories? After it's marinated rinse it under cold water before you cook it.

Right on. Thanks for that tip.

Chef - do you have any expertise in Asian cuisine?
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Big_Tymer on March 30, 2009, 09:16:46 PM: what about soaking a yellowfin tuna steak in water for about 15mins? i did that to defrost it but didnt know there was a hole in the bag, so the actual meat was submerged in the water and some of the colour came off into the water
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: tbombz on March 30, 2009, 10:43:08 PM: Quote from: RPF on March 30, 2009, 01:18:04 PM
If I make a teriyaki marinade with a lot of brown sugar, does the chicken absorb many calories/carbs or does it mainly just absorb the flavor?

Sorry if this question sounds extremely dumb.
make sure to use mirin
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: The True Adonis on March 30, 2009, 11:16:20 PM: Quote from: cheftim on March 30, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
If your really that worried about any extra calories? After it's marinated rinse it under cold water before you cook it.

Or if he is really paranoid, he could count the calories of the marinade to his total. This will give him a slight benefit of an artificial caloric deficit.
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Jadethegladiator on March 31, 2009, 12:00:58 AM: Quote from: RPF on March 30, 2009, 01:18:04 PM
If I make a teriyaki marinade with a lot of brown sugar, does the chicken absorb many calories/carbs or does it mainly just absorb the flavor?

Sorry if this question sounds extremely dumb.

If you are "offseason", poke the chicken with a big giant fork, marinate it for about 30 minutes, then hello mr. grill!

If dieting, microwave/bake the chicken with a lil' Ms Dash (whatever flavor you like). No marinating....hope this helps. :)
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: DK II on March 31, 2009, 12:15:13 AM: Quote from: cheftim on March 30, 2009, 02:03:04 PM
I've studied in Vietnam, China, Japan, and just studied with the King of Thailands Chefs in January. Was raised by a Korean, my Aunt. Plan on studying in Cambodia at the end of the year.

Cool. I love Thai food.
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: The True Adonis on March 31, 2009, 12:27:02 AM: Quote from: Jadethegladiator on March 31, 2009, 12:00:58 AM
If you are "offseason", poke the chicken with a big giant fork, marinate it for about 30 minutes, then hello mr. grill!

If dieting, microwave/bake the chicken with a lil' Ms Dash (whatever flavor you like). No marinating....hope this helps. :)
LOL@Mrs. Dash.

I wouldn`t even put that in a fish tank.
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: Jadethegladiator on March 31, 2009, 12:40:09 AM: Quote from: The True Adonis on March 31, 2009, 12:27:02 AM
LOL@Mrs. Dash.

I wouldn`t even put that in a fish tank.

Haha. Fess up, you gotta love Ms.Dash. :)
Title: Re: Marinade Question
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 31, 2009, 12:11:07 PM: Quote from: The True Adonis on March 31, 2009, 12:27:02 AM
LOL@Mrs. Dash.

I wouldn`t even put that in a fish tank.

QFT