Cuban lime marinade

1 /2 cup

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 Garlic clove(s) minced (2 tbs)
1½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
2 teaspoons Ground cumin seeds
1 tablespoon Oregano, chopped or
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
½ teaspoon Black pepper
½ cup Lime juice or sour orange juice

Directions

Mash the garlic and salt to a smooth paste. Work in the cumin, oregano, pepper and lime juice. Cut small pockets in the food to be marinated and stuff half the marinade inside. Spread the remaining marinade on top. Let marinate at least 6 hours (meat overnight), turning once or twice. Use any leftover marinade for basting.

Makes enough for 1-1« pounds seafood, poultry, or meat. Goes especially well with grilled fish.

High-Flavor, Low-Fat Cooking by Steven Raichlen ISBN 0-1402-4123-X pg 174 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-25-95

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