CILANTRO-CHILI PEPPER SAUCE
I am overrun with wild cilantro in my back yard. Literally, it feeds my compost bin more than my family even though we use it in everything. This sauce (perhaps more of a pesto) is fabulous on anything but the obvious choices are chicken and tuna. Enjoy.
Provided by Jeff
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the stem end off of the chile peppers, and remove the seeds using a thin knife, otherwise leaving the peppers whole. Place the peppers into a skillet, and toast over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until the skins of the peppers have blackened and loosened, about 10 minutes. The peppers are ready when 1/4 of the skin has blackened. Remove the peppers, place into a small bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to cool and steam for about 15 minutes, then remove and discard the skins. Chop the peppers, and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes to soften, then increase heat to medium-high, and stir in the chopped peppers and salt. Cook and stir until the mixture is hot and sizzling, about 1 minute. Pour in the vinegar, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Scrape the mixture into a blender, and add the soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion. Puree until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 672.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
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Tisean Lehman
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I especially love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers.
mulu wondie
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of spicy and tangy.
Sanjay Magar
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some flavor to grilled chicken or fish.
Masiyah Boi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still liked this sauce. The chili peppers and lime juice really balance out the cilantro flavor.
Kenneth James
[email protected]This sauce is so good! I can't stop eating it.
Claudius Diwoni
[email protected]I followed the recipe, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked. I think I'll add a little cornstarch next time.
Arieta Togia
[email protected]This sauce is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great on tacos or burritos.
Kausar Khan
[email protected]I made this sauce for my husband, who loves spicy food. He said it was the best chili sauce he's ever had.
Sobhy Psn
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover cilantro.
Julie Payne
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in this sauce. It adds a nice depth of flavor.
ARYAL KANCHHO
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on everything from tacos to eggs to stir-fries.
Kabanda Henry902
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the cilantro, which gave it a nice fresh flavor.
Shabnur Roshid Nijhum
[email protected]This sauce was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the spicy, tangy flavor. It was the perfect addition to grilled chicken and fish.