OK, so soda beverages may not be a traditional Asian ingredient but colas and lemon lime sodas (try a brand containing real sugar not high fructose corn syrup) make for excellent grilled meats like Korean bulgogi. This Filipino barbecue marinade for pork or chicken skewers uses cola, orange juice, and lemon juice. The acid in sodas tenderizes the meat and the sugar adds sweetness.

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