Spicy Ginger Lemongrass Rub

Ingredients

• ginger large and peeled
• 4 stalks of lemon grass pale half
• 3 large cloves of moist plump garlic
• 2-4 red Thai chiles seeded or not
• fresh turmeric small (or a half teaspoon of powdered turmeric)
• 3-4 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
• 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1
   Combine the aromatic, dry ingredients in the jar of a blender.
2. 2
   Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the rice wine and oil.
3. 3
   Blend to a smooth paste, adding more liquid and scraping down as needed. Rub evenly onto fish, chicken, beef, pork or pressed tofu.
4. 4
   Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
5. 5
   Grill or broil the meat or tofu with high, direct heat, brushing lightly with additional oil.