North African Marinade

This marinade is quite versitalie. It can be used on seafood, poultry, beef or pork. This makes enough marinade for 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of meat.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 1 Cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  diced onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 cup paprika
• 1  tablespoon  coriander seed
• 2  teaspoons  craked black peppercorns
• 2  teaspoons cardamom pods
• 1  teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  chicken stock or 2  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Place onion, garlic, ginger, spices and salt in a skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant and lightly roasted. Remove from heat.
2. In a blender combine the spice mixture, lemon juice, and puree to a smooth paste.
3. Spread paste over seafood, poultry, beef or pork and marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.