Coconut-Chilli Marinade
Recipe GLPRea3bd1462c02bc
A vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired marinade combining fresh ginger and chillies with aromatic sesame oil, fish sauce, and toasted desiccated coconut. This chunky paste works wonderfully for marinating fish, seafood, or vegetables before grilling or pan-frying. The balance of heat, umami, and rich coconut flavor creates depth in any dish.
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Ingredients
Fresh ginger, thumb-sized piece
2 Red or green chillies, roughly chopped
7 tbsp Sesame oil
2 tbsp Fish sauce
40 g Desiccated coconut
Directions
Grate the fresh ginger piece using a microplane or fine grater to release its aromatic oils.
Add the grated ginger, roughly chopped chillies, sesame oil, fish sauce, and desiccated coconut to a food processor.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches a chunky paste consistency, ensuring some texture remains rather than becoming completely smooth. The marinade should have visible flecks of ginger, chilli, and coconut.
Transfer the marinade to a bowl and use immediately to coat fish, seafood, or vegetables, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
