Cilantro Salsa
- 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
- Combine the cilantro with the garlic, ginger, chile, and oil in a blender or small food processor.
- 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.
- Transfer to a bowl and add some salt and pepper, then thin with a tablespoon or two of lime juice.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a day (bring back to room temperature before serving).
cilantro, garlic, fresh ginger, jalapeno chile, extra virgin olive, salt, lime juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cilantro-salsa-385756 (may not work)