Cilantro Pesto
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves peeled garlic
1 1-inch piece peeled ginger
1 habanero or jalapeño pepper, stemmed and seeded, or dried red chili flakes to taste
3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil, or neutral oil, like corn or canola
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime juice to taste
Recipe
1. Combine cilantro in a blender or food processor with garlic, ginger, chili and oil. Turn on machine and purée, adding a bit of water - about 1/4 cup or less - to allow machine to do its work. If necessary, stop machine and scrape down sides. Remove purée to a bowl and add some salt and pepper, then thin with a tablespoon or two of lime juice; taste and adjust seasoning.
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