Low FODMAP Thai Basil Marinade

This marinade is bold, fragrant, and genuinely exciting — the kind of thing that makes a simple weeknight protein taste like it came from a restaurant. The combination of tamari, fish sauce, fresh lime, and torn Thai basil creates a layered, umami-forward base with just enough brightness and heat to keep every bite interesting. Garlic flavor is one of the trickiest things to replace when cooking for a sensitive gut, but garlic-infused oil delivers that deep, savory backbone without the fructans that cause trouble — so you get full flavor with none of the guesswork. Scallion greens pull the same trick, adding a mild oniony note that's completely within safe limits. A small hit of maple syrup rounds out the saltiness without tipping into sweetness, and the toasted sesame oil adds a nutty finish that ties everything together. Whisk it up in minutes, pour it over chicken, shrimp, beef, or firm tofu, and let it do its work for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Makes enough for four servings, and the hardest part is remembering to set aside a separate portion if you want a finishing sauce.

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