CILANTRO-CHILI PEPPER SAUCE

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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

3 fresh red chile peppers
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch kosher salt
½ cup malt vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 green onion, chopped

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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