Turkish Marinade

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Turkish Marinade for a Mouth-Watering Twist on Grilled Meat

by The Chefin Marinade

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

14g

This Turkish marinade is a simple yet delicious recipe that can be used to marinade any type of meat before grilling or roasting. The marinade is made with olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, grated onion, and milk, giving it a unique and flavorful taste. In Turkish cuisine, meat is often marinated in yogurt-based mixtures, but this marinade provides a refreshing change of pace for meat lovers. It is perfect for summer grilling and can be used on chicken, beef, or lamb. The marinade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Instructions

1.	Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2.	Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
3.	Add desired amount of meat to the bag, making sure that the meat is well coated.
4.	Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5.	When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.

PROS

This marinade gives meat a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to impress your guests.

It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This marinade contains milk which may not be suitable for lactose intolerant individuals.

It also contains tomato paste which can sometimes cause heartburn in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Olive oil in this marinade is known to be a good source of monounsaturated fats which can help lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
Lemon juice is high in vitamin C and antioxidants which help to improve immune function and protect against cancer and heart disease.

	1/4 cup olive oil
	1/2 lemon , juiced
	1/4 teaspoon tomato paste
	1/2 medium onion , grated , juice reserved
	1/2 cup milk