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Warm Cilantro Dipping Sauce

By Joyce LaFray

4.0

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor until cilantro is finely chopped, about 15 seconds. Transfer mixture to medium heatproof bowl.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot; slowly whisk into cilantro mixture. Mix in hot sauce. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; transfer to small bowl. Serve with plantain chips. (Dip can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

TagsSauceDipLatin AmericanCilantroHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableStarterSnackDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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