Simple base marinade for barbecue
Can be used all sorts of foods: tofu, tempeh, chicken
Ingredients
Base Marinade (Mild & Versatile)
- Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix and coat food thoroughly.
- Marinate for at least 30 mins, ideally 2–4 hours.
Notes
Options for Spicing Up:
1. Middle Eastern (Za'atar & Yoghurt Glaze)
Add during grilling or 15 minutes before finishing:- Mix 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt, 1 tbsp zaatar, 1 tsp sumac, drizzle of olive oil
- Brush onto food; finish on indirect heat
2. Chinese (Sweet Soy Baste)
Glaze during final 5–10 minutes of cooking:- Mix 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar, 1 tsp rice vinegar, ½ tsp five spice or grated ginger
- Brush on, allow to bubble and char slightly
Optional: finely chopped spring onion or chilli for extra heat
3. Smoky BBQ (Paprika & Mustard Baste)
Apply repeatedly during grilling:- Mix 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar, splash of water
- Brush onto food every few minutes while cooking over indirect heat
Optional: add a few drops of liquid smoke or chipotle paste
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