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BASICS
This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon.
It is also a good sauce for serving with dim sum.
ASIAN MARINADE
1 OUNCE PEELED FRESH GINGER,
CUT INTO ½-INCH PIECES
2 GARLIC CLOVES
²∕
³
CUP SOY SAUCE (MAY USE
LOW-SODIUM OR TAMARI)
½ CUP CANOLA OR OTHER
VEGETABLE OIL
¼ CUP PLUS 2 TABLESPOONS
HOISIN SAUCE
¼ CUP PLUS 2 TABLESPOONS
ASIAN SESAME OIL (TOASTED
SESAME OIL)
2 TABLESPOONS RICE WINE
VINEGAR
¼ TEASPOON CAYENNE PEPPER
Makes about 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the medium
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Add the
ginger and garlic and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 times.
Scrape the sides and bottom of the work bowl. Add the
remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about
15 seconds. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate
if not using immediately. Marinate meat or seafood for
approximately 2 hours before roasting or grilling.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 44 (78% from fat)
|
carb. 2g
|
pro. 0g
|
fat 4g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 156mg
|
calc. 0mg
|
fiber 0g
SWEET AND SOUR MARINADE
This marinade pairs well with poultry and pork.
4 GARLIC CLOVES
½ CUP DARK CORN SYRUP
½ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
½ CUP BALSAMIC VINEGAR
1 TABLESPOON PLUS
1 TEASPOON PAPRIKA
2 TEASPOONS DRY MUSTARD
POWDER
2 TEASPOONS DRIED THYME
1 TEASPOON CHILI POWDER
1 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
Makes 1 cup
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Add the
garlic and process to finely chop. Add the remaining
ingredients. Process again until well mixed, about
45 seconds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 97 (62% from fat)
|
carb. 10g
|
pro. 0g
|
fat 7g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 152mg
|
calc. 4mg
|
fiber 0g