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Balinese Coconut Turmeric Marinade
The Kitchen
By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Australia · 1 min ·

Balinese Coconut Turmeric Marinade

6 small Asian red shallots, roughly chopped

1 stalk lemongrass, pale part finely chopped

6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 large mild red chilli, roughly chopped

2cm (0.8 inch) piece ginger, roughly chopped

2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp shrimp paste

1 tsp ground coriander seeds

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp brown sugar

¼ cup coconut milk

  • Blend ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to a month.

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