This light, zesty marinade is perfect for gut support and digestive ease. We’ve simplified the classic Peruvian “Tiger Milk” (Leche de Tigre) by removing harsh ingredients and focusing on gentle, Candida-safe components. Fresh, tangy, and supportive of healthy digestion, it’s ideal for anyone following a Candida diet or managing a sensitive gut.
Candida-Friendly Tiger Milk (Leche de Tigre)
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lime juice about 4–5 limes
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ teaspoon mild chili powder or paprika optional
- 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil or avocado oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and minced garlic.
- Add chopped cilantro, mild chili powder (if using), olive oil, and salt.
- Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Use immediately as a marinade for seafood, chicken, or veggies — or drizzle over salads for a zesty kick.
Notes & Tips
- Avoid raw onion and hot chili peppers to keep this recipe gentle on your gut.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor and antimicrobial benefits.
- This marinade is great with raw or cooked seafood like shrimp or fish.
- Pair with Yeastrix Candida Cleanse supplements to support your gut balance naturally.
- For more classic recipes and Candida health tips, visit EricBakker.com.
More About This Candida Tiger Milk Marinade
This Candida tiger milk marinade is a gentle, zesty twist on the traditional leche de tigre, which means “tiger’s milk” in Spanish. In Peruvian cuisine, it’s the citrusy, garlicky juice used to marinate fresh fish in ceviche. While the original version is bold and spicy, it can be too intense for people with Candida overgrowth, SIBO, or sensitive digestion.
That’s why we’ve adapted it—keeping the benefits and flavour while removing the triggers.
This version uses lime juice, garlic, and cilantro—three ingredients with powerful gut-supporting properties. Garlic, in particular, is well-known for its antimicrobial effects and is a key part of the Yeastrix Candida Cleanse. It may help reduce unwanted yeast in the gut while supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria. Lime juice also provides natural acidity that can assist with digestion and help balance the body’s internal pH which can gently stimulate stomach acid production and aid digestive enzymes.
What makes this marinade special is that it’s more than just a sauce—it’s a health-supporting functional food. If you’re on a Candida diet, it can be hard to find condiments that don’t contain added sugars, vinegar, or processed oils. This marinade gives your meals a fresh, flavorful lift without feeding yeast or irritating your gut.
You can drizzle it over cooked fish, chicken, or grilled vegetables. It’s also a beautiful way to brighten up simple meals when you’re in the middle of a gut healing protocol.
A Familiar Taste for Many Kiwis
If you’re from Aotearoa, this recipe might feel instantly familiar. It shares deep roots with our Māori ika mata (raw fish) — where fresh fish is gently “cooked” in lemon or lime juice, then folded into rich coconut cream with onion and a hint of chilli. Both dishes celebrate simplicity, freshness, and the power of food as medicine. This Peruvian-style leche de tigre (tiger milk) adds a little garlic, echoing the gut-supportive herbs found in the Yeastrix Candida Cleanse.
A beautiful reminder that different cultures often land on similar healing foods — guided by intuition, tradition, and what makes our bodies feel good.
Want to understand more about the Candida diet and how to use food as medicine? Visit EricBakker.com for articles, videos, and an extensive library of evidence-based gut health information. Eric’s updated Candida program is free and backed by the latest research.
For product support, the Yeastrix Gut Restore Kit is designed to work hand-in-hand with meals like this one. It combines Candida Cleanse, Active Enzymes, and a Daily Probiotic to give your body what it needs to recover and thrive.
Eric Bakker N.D.
Greetings! I am a naturopathic physician from New Zealand. Although I’ve retired from clinical practice since 2019, I remain passionate about helping people improve their lives. You’ll find I’m active online with a focus on natural health and wellbeing education through my Facebook page and YouTube channel, including this website.
