What is marination? 3 Special Marination Sauces

21-06-2022 18:01

Marinade is a process that uses aromatic liquids to give some foodstuffs a pleasant smell, flavor, soften them and extend their storage time. That is, the food that needs to be seasoned is deposited in the marina (seasoning) for a while, and the desired goal is achieved. The holding time can take hours or days, depending on the condition of the meat.

Marination depends on the food cultures of the countries; It is mainly provided with acidic and enzymatic elements.

The purpose of marinating

Giving a pleasant smell and flavor to the food The aromatic odors and flavors (herbs, spices, etc.) in the marinade liquid pass to the marinated food substance through transition, giving it the desired flavor and pleasant smell.

Extending the retention period

Food can be rested by immersing in acidic medium (wine and vinegar) and stored in the refrigerator for a few days, until the time of use. This application is generally made to game meats and red meats.

Softening of meat textures

With the effect of acidic substances in the marinade liquid, the texture of the meat softens by resting.

If you want to enjoy the flavor of the marinade you have prepared while eating your meat, you should pay attention to the thickness of your meat. Marination will not penetrate a thin slice of meat, and marination will not reach the inner parts of very thick slices. For this reason, make sure that the thickness of your meat is between 1-3 cm.

Chop and grate the ingredients you will use in your marinade sauce as small as possible. This way your mixture will penetrate the meat much better.

Some meats definitely need marinating, while others are not. For example, you need to marinate meats such as tenderloin, ribeye. However, marinating is an incorrect cooking method for meats such as chops and T bone.

Let's come to marination sauces;

Tandoori Sauce

Suitable for lamb and game animals.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Soaking : 4 to 24 hours

Materials

4 cloves of crushed garlic

2 tablespoons of grated ginger

2 tablespoons of curry powder

2 tablespoons of coriander

half a teaspoon of salt

Yogurt

Fabrication

Mix all ingredients except yogurt. To use, spread the sauce over the meat with the help of a plastic glove. Then cover it with yoghurt. Cover the marinated meat and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours to allow the sauce to absorb well into the food.

Asian Style Marinade

Suitable for beef, game and fish.

Preparation: 10 Minutes Marinating: 4 to 24 Hours

Materials

Half a cup of broth

1/3 cup Hoisin Sauce

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

¼ cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons of dried cherries, apple juice, orange juice or pineapple juice

1 tablespoon of sugar

4 cloves of crushed garlic

1 teaspoon ground fresh ginger

Fabrication:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
In order for the marinade to fully penetrate the meat or fish, pour the marinade over the meat you will put in a self-sealing bag.
Marinate in the refrigerator by swirling the bag at regular intervals from 4 to 24 hours. Then clean the remaining marinade pieces on the remaining meat and cook on the barbecue.

Coriander Basil Sauce

Suitable for beef and lamb.

Preparation: 10 Minutes Marinating: 1 Hour

Materials

Half a cup of fresh coriander

Half of a small red onion (to be chopped)

1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon coral root (peppermint)

Fabrication:

Put all the ingredients in a mixer and beat until completely smooth.
In order for the marinade to fully penetrate the meat, pour the marinade over the meat you will put in the self-sealing bag.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour by rotating the bag at regular intervals. Then clean the remaining marinade pieces on the remaining meat and cook on the barbecue.

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