Cut the top off the bunch of cilantro which will include all the leaves and some stems

Place in a food processor

Add the garlic cloves and pulse to finely mince

Add the remaining ingredients and puree. Yield: 1/2 cup SUGGESTED USE: Fish sauce is a Southeast Asian ingredient available at any Asian market and some supermarkets

It is a very salty liquid made from anchovies, salt and water

Used in marinades like this one it provides a light salty taste

Try this marinade on bone-in chicken pieces (4 to 6 hours), boneless chicken breasts (1 hour) or shrimp (1 hour).