| Tea Marinade October, 2006 Makes about 1 1/2 cups / Preparation tips: Toss this tasty mix with cooked grains and vegetables, or use it to marinate tofu, chicken pieces (three hours before cooking or grilling), or scallops (1 hour before cooking). 1 bag strong black tea 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium fish sauce (such as Thai Kitchen) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 lemon, juice and zest 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce 1. Place tea bag in a glass measuring cup and pour 1 cup boiling water over it. Allow to steep for 2 minutes. 2. Add remaining ingredients (soy sauce through red pepper flakes) and mix. Cool before using. PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 19 cal, 4% fat cal, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0mg chol, 1g protein, 5g carb, 1g fiber, 859mg sodium |