Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 scotch bonnet chili pepper -- seeds, stem, and
-- veins removed
1/2 cup rum -- dark
1/4 cup lime juice -- fresh
1 tablespoon lime zest -- grated
3/4 cup peanut oil -- Asian or domestic
-- cold-pressed
1/4 cup cilantro leaves -- chopped fresh
3 garlic cloves -- minced or pressed
kosher salt and pepper -- to taste |
Preparation:
Puree the chili pepper, rum, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. With the motor running, add the peanut oil a little at a time. Add the cilantro and garlic. The marinade will keep in an airtight jar for about 1 week in the refrigerator.
Source: "Dry Rubs, Pastes and Marinades for Poultry, Meat, Seafood, Cheese and Vegetables" by Jim Tarantino, 1992. The Crossing Press, Freedom, CA 95019. |