Asian Marinade
This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon..
It is also a good sauce for serving with dim sum..
1ounce peeled fresh ginger, cut into
2garlic cloves
²∕³ | cup soy sauce (may use |
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½cup canola or other vegetable oil
¼cup plus 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
¼cup plus 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil (toasted sesame oil)
2tablespoons rice wine vinegar
¼teaspoon 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..
4garlic cloves
½cup dark corn syrup
½cup extra virgin olive oil
½cup balsamic vinegar
1tablespoon plus
1 teaspoon paprika
2teaspoons dry mustard powder
2teaspoons dried thyme
1teaspoon chili powder
1teaspoon 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