Spicy Thai Marinade with Basil and Cilantro

By ngteller

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

Preparation

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.