All-Purpose Fresh Ginger, Cilantro and Chile Pepper Marinade
Jun 01, 2026 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart
All-Purpose Fresh Ginger, Cilantro and Chile Pepper Marinade
This marinade is ideal for use with vegetables and meats either on the grill or in the oven.
Yield: ⅓ to ½ cup
¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 limes, juiced
2 Tbsp liquid aminos or tamari
2 Tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp smoked salt
1 dried whole chili pepper, halved
1 large raw garlic clove, crushed
2 raw shallots, quartered or chopped
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a glass measuring cup or small bowl and stir well. Marinate meats for up to 24 hours or vegetables for half an hour. Grill as usual.
Recipe courtesy of Marlaina Donato.
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