FRESH MINT MARINADE/DIPPING SAUCE
Makes about 1 cup.
2 large cloves garlic
Juice of a large lime, or to taste
2 tsp. sugar, or to taste
1-in. piece fresh ginger
11/2 c. fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
1/2c. fresh coriander leaves, lightly packed
1/4tsp. salt
1/2tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2c. water
Directions
Have a food processor turned on. Drop in the garlic through the feed tube. When it's minced, turn off the machine, scrape down the garlic and add the lime juice. Let the mixture stand while you gather the other ingredients.
Add sugar, ginger, mint leaves, coriander leaves, salt, pepper, oil and water, and process until finely chopped, but not puréed. Taste the sauce for tart-sweet balance, adding more lime, sugar and/or salt as needed.
Nutrition information per serving of 8:
Calories91Fat9 gSodium78 mg
Carbohydrates3 gSaturated fat1 gCalcium16 mg
Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 fat.
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