Recipe MicroCosm.

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Total time
10 min
Serves
3 cups
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cilantro leaves and tender stems,roughly chopped (about 2-3 bunches)
  • 2 cups parsley leaves and tender stems,roughly chopped (about 1 bunch)
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded, roughly chopped
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded, roughly chopped
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (removed from pods)
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Add the spices, garlic, and pumpkin seeds to a food processor. Run on high speed until the contents are broken down evenly, scraping down the sides as needed. About 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Next, add the chopped chilis and pulse several times to incorporate into the mixture.

  3. 3

    Then add the chopped herbs, in batches if needed, and pulse until they are chopped very fine. Be careful not to over mix because the herbs can bruise and discolor.

  4. 4

    Finally, drizzle in the olive oil to bring everything together as a sauce. Adjust the seasoning with salt & pepper to taste. You can store it in a jar in your refrigerator for weeks.

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