Citrus Chile Pepper Marinade

A bright, creamy marinade that blends citrus, chiles, and Greek yogurt for the perfect balance of tang and heat.

  • 45 MINUTES PREP TIME
  • 4-6 SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Wallaby Organic® Plain Greek Whole Milk Yogurt
  • 5 dried Guajillo peppers
  • 6-8 small-medium sized kumquats or mandarin oranges, cut in half with seeds removed
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • Zest of a lemon
  • 2 tbsp thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Preparation

Step 1

Boil 2 cups of water. Place 5 small Guajillo peppers, cleaned of seeds and stems, in a bowl and cover with enough hot water. Let sit for 15-30 minutes until hydrated, then drain.

Step 2

Cook onion in a cast iron pan until charred.

Step 3

In a blender, blend together kumquats or mandarin oranges, hydrated peppers, charred onion, garlic, and seasonings. May add a touch of Guajillo pepper water to thin as blending.

Step 4

Place paste into a bowl. Fold in the Greek yogurt. Add lemon zest.

Step 5

Apply marinade to desired meat or vegetables.

Wallaby Culinary Dream Contest Winner, Chef Meredith Brugler

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