Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce Recipes

LICK-THE-SPOON CILANTRO JALAPENO AIOLI

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

JALAPEñO-CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Char chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and finely chop chilies. Place chilies in small bowl. Mix in oil and cilantro. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Mix lime juice into salsa. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY JALAPEñO SAUCE

Steps:

• Pulse jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor until puréed. With motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until a thick sauce forms. Add cilantro and pulse a few times until chopped and incorporated. Taste and add more jalapeño, if necessary.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

CILANTRO-JALAPEñO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the cilantro, jalapeño, honey, lime juice, and olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend until liquefied. Taste and season with salt. If you prefer more heat, add another jalapeño and blend again.