Cilantro Salsa

Name: Cilantro Salsa
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed; 1 tablespoon peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger; 1 habanero or jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped, or hot red pepper flakes to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, or as needed; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh lime juice to taste

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
1 tablespoon peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger
1 habanero or jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped, or hot red pepper flakes to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, or as needed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh lime juice to taste

Directions

1

Combine the cilantro with the garlic, ginger, chile, and oil in a blender or small food processor.
2

Turn on the machine and puree, adding more oil if necessary to form a smooth paste and stopping the machine to scrape down the sides as needed.
3

Transfer to a bowl and add some salt and pepper, then thin with a tablespoon or two of lime juice.
4

Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a day (bring back to room temperature before serving).