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Sesame-and-Ginger Asian Wet Rub for Chicken and Seafood


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This rub borrows exotic flavors from Southeast Asia.

Hands on time:   Total time: 10 minutes  Serves: 8

Ingredients:

    1/4 cup sesame oil

    1/4 cup Thai basil (conventional basil can be substituted)

    1/4 cup fresh mint

    4 garlic cloves

    2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

    4 tablespoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce, available at Asian markets and some supermarkets)

    2 tablespoons soy sauce

    1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted, then ground

Instructions:

Place sesame oil, basil, mint, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, nam pla, soy sauce and sesame seeds in a food processor and process until smooth. Rub into chicken or fish before grilling.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 116 calories (percent calories from fat, 38), 1.5 grams protein, 5.5 grams carbohydrates, 1.5 grams fiber, 10.5 grams fat, 1 milligram cholesterol, 260 milligrams sodium.

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