This bright and aromatic marinade is perfect for infusing meats and fish with complex citrus flavors. The combination of fresh orange, lemon, and lime juices provides a refreshing acidity, while cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and paprika add depth and warmth. Fresh ginger and garlic powder bring a subtle kick, balanced by a touch of sugar and dry white wine. The result is a glossy, fragrant liquid that tenderizes and flavors chicken, swordfish, or game hens beautifully. It’s an easy, versatile sauce that transforms simple proteins into restaurant-quality dishes, making it a staple for weeknight dinners or special occasion roasts.
Tabaka (Cinnamon – Orange Marinade
Description
This bright and aromatic marinade is perfect for infusing meats and fish with complex citrus flavors. The combination of fresh orange, lemon, and lime juices provides a refreshing acidity, while cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and paprika add depth and warmth. Fresh ginger and garlic powder bring a subtle kick, balanced by a touch of sugar and dry white wine. The result is a glossy, fragrant liquid that tenderizes and flavors chicken, swordfish, or game hens beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, versatile sauce that transforms simple proteins into restaurant-quality dishes, making it a staple for weeknight dinners or special occasion roasts.Ingredients
Directions
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Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from one orange and the lemon, being careful to peel only the colored outer skin and avoid the bitter white pith.
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Juice the oranges, lemon, and limes, then combine all the fresh juices and the citrus zest in a mixing bowl.
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Peel and finely mince the piece of ginger root.
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Finely chop the medium onion.
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Add the minced ginger, chopped onion, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, salt, cracked black pepper, ground nutmeg, dry white wine, vegetable oil, and cinnamon sticks to the bowl with the citrus juices.
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Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 195.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.9g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.5g21%
- Dietary Fiber 31.1g125%
- Sugars 10.2g
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This marinade yields enough quantity to coat approximately 2 lbs of meat, such as chicken, game hens, or swordfish.
For best results, marinate the protein for at least 30 minutes before cooking, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor penetration.
Ensure you use only the colored zest to avoid bitterness from the white pith.
