Jabong (Pomelo) Marinade

This bitter citrus is usually called Jabong in Hawaii. It is native to southeast Asia and tastes very similar to a grapefruit, but even larger in size.

I don’t personally like eating them plain, there are a ton of large seeds. But, I do like to use them in marinades. When I created this recipe I had just received one in my farm fruit box.

This recipe is very flexible and the marinade will work with any cut of poultry or pork, you can then cook it however you like. I typically use the meat in a stir-fry or I BBQ it and serve it over rice. Either way it is a fun twist on your usual marinade. Enjoy.

Health note: this fruit is quite acidic so it is best not to consume too much of it or you may have stomach acid imbalance and digestive issues…if you know what I mean!

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Pomelo Marinade

Yield: 4

Author: Martha Saunders

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 5 M

Pomelo is a bitter citrus fruit found all over the Hawaiian islands. Don't worry even if you can't find pomelo at your grocery store, I have a work around.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pomelo, make sure to get rid of the seeds and pith
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 4 chicken breasts (I used boneless and skinless, but any cut will work)

Instructions

1. Blend the citrus up in a blender until liquid.
2. Mix all ingredients together and pour over the chicken.
3. Refrigerate and let marinate for 2-4 hours.
4. Cook or BBQ the chicken however you like. I used it in a stir-fry.

Notes

If you don't have pomelo then use juice of one grapefruit and one lemon. It will be pretty similar tasting.