Spicy Thai Marinade with Basil and Cilantro

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Chef Bill Kim likes to use this spicy, citrus-scented marinade on steak, but it's also great on chicken and shrimp. More Thai Recipes

By Bill Kim

July 2011

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Credit: © Tina Rupp

Recipe Summary test

total:

15 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
8 peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1
In a mini food processor, pulse the basil, cilantro, garlic, sambal oelek and fish sauce until finely chopped. Add the lemon and lime zests and oil; pulse until the marinade is fairly smooth. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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