Thai Basil Marinade

Thai Basil Marinade

A fragrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, and chile that infuses meat with bold, herbaceous flavor.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Fish, Soy

This marinade combines fresh Thai basil, garlic, fish sauce, and lime juice into a pungent, slightly sweet base for grilled chicken, pork, or beef. It draws on classic Thai flavor pairings of salty, sour, and spicy, and works equally well brushed onto skewers or used as a soak for larger cuts before roasting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 Thai chiles, stemmed
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Method

  1. Combine the Thai basil, garlic, and Thai chiles in a food processor or blender.

  2. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and white pepper to the processor.

  3. Pulse the mixture 15 to 20 times, scraping down the sides as needed, until a coarse, fragrant paste forms.

  4. Transfer the marinade to a jar or airtight container and use immediately, or refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Thai Basil Marinade

    This marinade combines fresh Thai basil, garlic, fish sauce, and lime juice into a pungent, slightly sweet base for grilled chicken, pork, or beef. It draws on classic Thai flavor pairings of salty, sour, and spicy, and works equally well brushed onto skewers or used as a soak for larger cuts before roasting.

    15 min 16 oz 45 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, packed
    • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 2 Thai chiles, stemmed
    • 1/4 cup fish sauce
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the Thai basil, garlic, and Thai chiles in a food processor or blender.

    2. 2

      Add the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and white pepper to the processor.

    3. 3

      Pulse the mixture 15 to 20 times, scraping down the sides as needed, until a coarse, fragrant paste forms.

    4. 4

      Transfer the marinade to a jar or airtight container and use immediately, or refrigerate until ready to use.