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Spicy Cilantro Sauce

4.5

(46)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Halibut with Roasted Vegetables and Spicy Cilantro Sauce .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
2 shallots
1 large garlic clove
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Have ready a bowl of ice water. In a small saucepan of boiling water blanch cilantro and parsley 10 seconds and drain in a sieve. Refresh herbs in ice water and drain in sieve. Chop shallots and garlic.

    Step 2

    In a small nonstick skillet cook shallots, garlic, gingerroot, cumin, and red pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon water and oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until shallots are softened. In a blender purée shallot mixture, herbs, remaining 1/4 cup water, and soy sauce until smooth, about 1 minute, and season with salt and pepper. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring sauce to room temperature before serving.

  2. Step 3

    Just before serving, stir in lemon juice.

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