cinnamon-orange marinade (tabaka)

Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 14, 2016

A variation of a Georgian (Russia) marinade. Great for a game hen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 medium oranges
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 2 medium limes
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 - piece fresh ginger (1-inch) peeled and minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

How To Make cinnamon-orange marinade (tabaka)

  • Step 1
    Grate zest of 1 orange and the lemon. Juice the 3 oranges, lemon and limes. Combine juice and zest in bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add garlic, ginger and onion to citrus juices along with cinnamon, paprika, sugar, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, wine and oil. Whisk to mix.
  • Step 3
    Makes enough marinade for 1 1/2 pounds chicken or a game hen.

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Category: Marinades
Keyword: #russian
Ingredient: Fruit

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