Meat Marinade

Name: Meat Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h 15 min

April 8, 2011

Prep 15 min Total 8 hr 15 min

Meat Marinade © kvalifood.com

A Vietnamese aromatic spice combination for marinating meat. The mix of shallots, garlic, cinnamon, star anise, and black cardamom - enhanced with hung liu (Vietnamese five-spice-adjacent seasoning) - is a classic profile for braised or grilled pork and beef dishes.

Ingredients

Shallots
Garlic
Hùng lìu
Cinnamon
Star anise
Black cardamom

Directions

Finely chop or pound the shallots and garlic together.

Grind the cinnamon, star anise, and black cardamom to a powder (or use pre-ground).

Combine the shallot-garlic paste with the ground spices and the hung liu. Mix into a paste, adding a little oil if needed to bring it together.

Rub into the meat and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.

Notes

Hung liu (hùng lìu) is a Vietnamese spice seasoning similar to Chinese five-spice powder. Look for it at Vietnamese or Chinese grocers.
Works well with pork belly, beef brisket, or pork shoulder for braising.