Thai Pesto Marinade For Grilling

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, ground fresh (can sub tricolored mix)
• 5 -6 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, with tender stems
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 1 teaspoon thai fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil (or amount to desired consistency)

Recipe

• 1 with a mortar and pestle, grind together ground peppercorns and garlic. add cilantro and work into a paste. stir in soy sauce (or fish sauce) and vegetable oil until evenly mixed. this may, also, be done in a small food processor or food grinder. keeps up to 4 days.
• 2 in a 1-gallon ziplock bag, combine marinade and chicken, lamb or fish pieces, messaging to evenly coat; chill 1-2 hours or overnight. please, don't forget to season with salt before grillling.
• 3 for a compatible dipping sauce, see thai sweet chili sauce.