Universal Marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed, tough outer layers removed
• 1 serrano chile
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1" piece ginger, peeled
• 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Steps

1. Using a Microplane, finely grate lemongrass, chile (seeds and all!), garlic, and ginger into a medium bowl. (Alternatively, you can chop very finely, then mash to a paste using the side of your knife.) Add brown sugar, oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and mix well.