[CH] Recipe

Uncle Steve (chiles@flash.net)
Thu, 3 Feb 2000 14:23:19 -0500

Found this today. Looks good but have not tried it yet.

{ Exported from MasterCook Mac }

Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Recipe By:	Gourmet December 1998, Less is More
Serving Size:	1
Preparation Time:	0:45
Categories:	Spices, Sauces, Hot Sauce

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Preparation Method
1/2	cup	packed fresh Cilantro leaves
1/2	cup	packed flat-leaf parsely leaves
2		shallots
2	teaspoons	ginger root	peeled and grated
1/2	teaspoon	cumin seed
1/4	teaspoon	dried red hot pepper flakes
1/4	cup	water plus i tablesoppn
1	teaspoon	vegetable oil
2	tablespoons	soy sauce
2	tablespoons	fresh lemon juice

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.

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 puree 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.

Just before serving, stir in lemon juice.

Makes about 3/4 cup.

Gourmet December 1998, Less is More
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