Korean Barbecue Marinade

Contributed by Bill Kim

TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
SERVINGS: Makes 5 cups

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MAKE-AHEAD

Bill Kim's mother makes a version of this marinade for her bulgogi, thinly sliced Korean-style short ribs, but Kim also loves it with meaty portobello mushrooms.

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1/2 small onion, halved
1/2 Asian pear, cored and quartered
1 small kiwi, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 cups water

In a blender, puree all of the ingredients until smooth.

Make Ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days.