Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade
45 min.
4
107kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a burst of flavor? Introducing the Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade—a delightful concoction that perfectly balances the rich umami of fish sauce with the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice. This marinade is not just a flavor enhancer; it’s a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

Crafted with wholesome ingredients, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP marinade is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy a delicious meal without compromise. The aromatic blend of fresh cilantro, ginger, and lemongrass adds a fragrant touch, while the palm sugar or light brown sugar introduces a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements the heat from red Thai chiles.

Whether you’re marinating succulent pork or fresh seafood, this marinade infuses your proteins with a depth of flavor that’s simply irresistible. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can prepare a dish that’s not only healthy but also bursting with vibrant flavors. So fire up the grill, and get ready to savor the perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and sour in every bite. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons ginger fresh peeled chopped
  • tablespoons lemon grass minced peeled (from bottom 4" of 2 large stalks)
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • ounces brown sugar chopped
  •  thai chile red thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Stir palm sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine lime juice, fish sauce, and3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
  4. Whisk in 1/3 cup palm sugar syrup (reserve remaining syrup for glaze). Stir in cilantro, ginger, chiles, and lemongrass. Put pork or seafood in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with marinade. Cover; chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove pork or seafood from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
  6. Simmer marinade and reserved palm sugar syrup in a small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup.
  7. Brush glaze onto meat or fish during the last few minutes of grilling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein6.52%
Fat0.67%
Carbs92.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.75
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.9017391204834%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.66mg
Hesperetin
2.71mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.68kcal
5.33%
Fat:0.09g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:26.39g
8.8%
Net Carbohydrates:26.1g
9.49%
Sugar:22.42g
24.91%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2284.87mg
99.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.71%
Vitamin C:17.31mg
20.98%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.31%
Magnesium:60.11mg
15.03%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.75%
Vitamin K:6.81µg
6.49%
Potassium:209.45mg
5.98%
Folate:23.16µg
5.79%
Iron:0.8mg
4.46%
Selenium:3.01µg
4.3%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.27%
Calcium:39.23mg
3.92%
Vitamin A:189.16IU
3.78%
Copper:0.06mg
3.01%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.32%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.96%
Phosphorus:14.43mg
1.44%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.35%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.23%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.22%
Fiber:0.29g
1.17%
Source:Epicurious