Berber Marinade

Serving Size : 1 
Categories : Sauces *Marinades
For The Grill

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 small onion
2 small cloves garlic
1 1" piece ginger root
2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom grains
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds - optional
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1/3 cup [37 g] paprika
1/2 cup [100 g] olive oil
1 juice of one lemon

Finely chop the onion. Mince garlic and ginger. Place onions, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt and paprika in a dry skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until spices are lightly toasted and fragrant.

Combine roasted spices, olive oil and lemon juice in blender and puree until smooth. Spread paste on meat and marinate overnight. Warning!! A little of this spicy mix goes a long way.

Makes enough marinade for about 2 lbs. Of meat. (pork, sirloin steak, tuna).

Note:: fenugreek is a rectangular seed found in Indian or middle eastern grocery stores.