Coconut Turmeric Marinade

Coconut Turmeric Marinade

A silky, golden marinade that infuses chicken, fish, or tofu with warm spice and richness.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Fish

This marinade blends coconut milk with fresh turmeric, garlic, and ginger for a fragrant, golden coating that tenderizes and flavors meat, seafood, or vegetables. It draws on Southeast Asian and South Asian cooking traditions, balancing earthy spice with subtle sweetness. Use it for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing proteins destined for rice or flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, grated turmeric, garlic, and ginger until evenly combined.

  2. Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, coriander, black pepper, and salt, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the marinade is smooth.

  3. Use immediately to marinate protein or vegetables, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Coconut Turmeric Marinade

This marinade blends coconut milk with fresh turmeric, garlic, and ginger for a fragrant, golden coating that tenderizes and flavors meat, seafood, or vegetables. It draws on Southeast Asian and South Asian cooking traditions, balancing earthy spice with subtle sweetness. Use it for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing proteins destined for rice or flatbread.

10 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, grated turmeric, garlic, and ginger until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, coriander, black pepper, and salt, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the marinade is smooth.

  3. 3

    Use immediately to marinate protein or vegetables, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.