Thai Lime Marinade
4 servings
36 minutes
Thai lime marinade embodies the traditions of Thai cuisine, where the freshness of citrus meets deep umami notes. This marinade creates a harmony of flavors: the tartness of lime, light sweetness of sugar, and distinctive aroma of fish sauce complemented by the spiciness of galangal and lemongrass. Historically, such marinades were used to enhance chicken, fish, and seafood, helping to reveal their natural flavors. The lime leaves give the marinade a bright citrus aroma that fills the dish with freshness. Perfect for grilling or baking, adding Thai exoticism even to the simplest ingredients.
1
In a bowl, mix fish sauce and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Fish sauce: 0.3 glass
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
2
Grate the galangal and chop the lemongrass. Add to the fish sauce along with finely chopped lime leaves.
- Galangal: 30 g
- Lemongrass: 1 stem
- Kaffir lime leaves: 6 pieces
