Smoky goodness wafting around the neighborhood is one of the telltale signs that summer is in full swing. A good marinade is worth it’s weight in gold and complements the best cuts of meat or juicy, organic produce. Here are some suggestions for your next barbecue that are easy, versatile and simply bursting with flavor!
CURRY SPICED YOGURT MARINADE
for chicken tenders or tofu steaks
1 ½ cups yogurt, full fat or low fat
2 Tbl olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tsp ginger, freshly grated
2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1 ½ tsp coriander, ground
1 ½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp cayenne powder
½ tsp sea salt
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Coat chicken tenders generously and chill for 1-4 hours (the yogurt will actually tenderize the meat too much if left beyond 4 hours). For tofu steaks, coat with yogurt mixture and chill 30 minutes. Cook on generously oiled grill.
ASIAN MARINADE
for beef, chicken, pork, tofu steaks or portobello caps
1 cup tamari soy sauce
1 Tbl toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh orange zest
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp allspice, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp black pepper, ground
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Marinate meat, tofu or portobellos for 2 hours (or up to 12 hours), flipping over after about 1 hour. Cook on generously oiled grill.
MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE
for chicken, pork, fish, tofu steaks or portobello caps
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1 Tbl Italian seasoning
1 Tbl fresh basil, minced
2 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
½ tsp
½ tsp sea salt
Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Marinate pork, fish, tofu or portobellos for 2 hours (or up to 12 hours), flipping over after about 1 hour. Cook on generously oiled grill.
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Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm
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2951 S. 38th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409