Thai Gremolata

Author Notes

I developed this recipe for a Thai-inspired variation of gremolata a couple of weeks ago, when I wanted something to add an herbal, colorful, and flavorful punch to a braised chicken peanut curry. Traditional gremolata is an Italian condiment consisting of minced parsley, garlic, and lemon zest; it’s typically used to add a bright and herbal note to rich, meaty dishes. I thought a similar concept would work well with Thai flavors, so I subbed lime zest for the lemon and minced cilantro for the parsley, kept the garlic, and added shallots and peanuts. The results were delicious and I think this Thai Gremolata will be a go-to around the indieculinary household for not only curries and such, but for grilled meats, too. —indieculinary