Basbaas (Green Somali Hot Sauce)
Time 10 minutes
Yields Makes 2 cups
(Ifrah Ahmed / For The Times)
This green Somali hot sauce is eaten as a condiment for sambuus and a variety of Somali dishes. If you’d like it less spicy, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before blending.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, vinegar, coriander, cumin, garlic, jalapeños, onion and lime juice and puree until smooth. Add more vinegar if you want a looser sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make Ahead:
The basbaas will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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