Green Garlic and Herb Salsa
Source of Recipe
Luvs My Pups
List of Ingredients
Green Garlic and Herb Salsa
� cup green garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of salt
Pinch of chile flakes
1 lemon, juiced
� cup finely chopped parsley
� cup finely chopped mint
� cup finely chopped oregano
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Recipe
Add the green garlic and a pinch of salt to a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor and mash it into a paste.
The salt helps to breakdown the green garlic when you are mashing it.
When it is the consistency of a fine paste, add the pinch of chile flakes and lemon juice.
The lemon juice helps to activate the garlic and draw out the flavors.
Let the paste stand for a few minutes.
Fold in your herbs, mix thoroughly, and then top off with the olive oil.
The oil is an approximation; you can make the salsa as dry (less oil) or as wet (more oil) as you want, depending on your preference.
If this is a simple dip for bread or veggies, go for a wetter version.
If this is a topping for a fish or meat dish, go for a drier version.
You can also riff off this base recipe by adding chopped egg, olives, capers, anchovies, horseradish, and other herbs.
Serve with crudit�s, over meat, with eggs, and so on.
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