Step #1 Mix the first six ingredients, with one exception:
Just before using, herbs, add the aromatics (ginger, & any or all of the rest that intrigue you, etc).
Step #2 Don’t overmarinate.
Step #3 Brush lightly on meat, fish, or portabello mushrooms.
Step #4 The marinade will keep for years (sez Bob) as long as it isn't contaminated by raw meat or fish.
Step #5 Finally, this marinade acts as a preservative if you're taking fish or meat to a potluck barbque.