Peruvian Citrus & Herb Marinade with Aji Amarillo Peppers
A zesty and pungent citrus marinade made in a blender with wonderfully spicy and fruity Aji Amarillo Peppers. Fabulous to flavor Chicken, Fish, Vegetables and Vegan Proteins.
Servings: 9 2 tablespoon servings: makes 18 tablespoons; 1 cup + 2 T.
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice*
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice**
- 2 teaspoons orange rind coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime rind coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo peppers (use jarred), coarsely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves peeled
- 1/4 cup sweet onion peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley divided: cleaned, dried; tightly packed (can use cilantro)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except parsley to the carafe of a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of parsley (reserving 1 tablespoon.) Blend from low speed to high for 30 seconds until bright green and smooth.
- On low speed add olive oil through the feed tube slowly at medium speed until emulsified.Add 1 tablespoon parsley and blend for a few seconds - until the parsley is chopped, but not well blended.
- Place the marinade in a clean glass container and refrigerate. Use the marinade in the next few days - will stay fresh, but will lose its color in a few days.
Hint:
- Taste the marinade for heat. It will taste sharp and zesty - its a marinade! See if the spice level tastes right to you, can always add some minced aji amarillo if you like spicier.
Notes
*Fresh Orange Juice: Use a flavorful and brightly colored orange; honey tangerines, clementines or navel.
**Fresh Lime Juice: Peruvian limes are tart but not as bitter as the limes in the United States. Use key limes if you can find them, I used Persian lime (most common.)
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg