Yogurt Whey Marinade

This flavorful yogurt whey marinade is a wonderful way to use extra whey from strained yogurt. The whey adds a light tang while garlic, ginger, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and lemon or lime juice create a bright, savory flavor. Use it with chicken, beef, pork, fish, or vegetables. This recipe makes enough marinade for approximately 1½ to 2 pounds.

Servings: cups

Ingredients

½ cup fresh yogurt whey
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 teaspoons Fermented Mustard or Dijon
3 cloves Fermented Garlic you can use regular garlic too
2 teaspoons ginger grated
1 tablespoon Celtic Sea Salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley flat leaf chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon coconut sugar or honey

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Place the meat or vegetables in a glass container or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the top and turn everything to coat evenly.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator.
Fish: 30 to 60 minutes
Vegetables: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Chicken or pork: 2 to 8 hours
Beef: 2 to 8 hours
Remove the food from the marinade and cook according to your recipe.
Discard any leftover marinade that has touched raw meat or fish. Do not use it as a sauce unless you bring it to a full boil first.

Notes

This recipe makes enough marinade for approximately 1½ to 2 pounds of meat, fish, or vegetables.