Spicy Green Sauce
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen
We took the flavors of the seasoning paste served at falafel shops and turned it into a salad dressing. To tame it, seed the chile.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a food processor, whirl garlic and jalapeño until minced.
Step 2
2
Add parsley, cilantro, 1/2 cup water, the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, kosher salt, and ground cardamom. Pulse until coarsely puréed. Add more salt to taste.
Step 3
3
*For the most flavor, include stems.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 3 days, chilled airtight.
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
1 coarsely chopped medium jalapeño chile
1 1/2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley* sprigs
1 1/2 cups packed cilantro sprigs*
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Directions
Step 1
1
In a food processor, whirl garlic and jalapeño until minced.
Step 2
2
Add parsley, cilantro, 1/2 cup water, the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, kosher salt, and ground cardamom. Pulse until coarsely puréed. Add more salt to taste.
Step 3
3
*For the most flavor, include stems.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 3 days, chilled airtight.
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