Mediumeasy
Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce
Fresh, bright green sauce bursting with cilantro and lime. Like a liquid version of fresh salsa.
Prep Time
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Consistency
thin
Ingredients
10 items- 8 jalapeño peppers
- 2 cups fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Blend all ingredients until very smooth and bright green.
- 2No cooking needed for maximum freshness!
- 3For a cooked version, simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4The raw version has the brightest flavor but only keeps for 1 week.
- 5Cooked version keeps for 2 weeks.
- 6Shake well before using.
Flavor Profile
freshherbalcitrusbright
Best For
tacosfishrice bowlsdrizzling
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce?
Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce is rated as medium heat — moderately spicy with a noticeable but manageable kick. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce?
Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce requires 15 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce?
This recipe uses: 8 jalapeño peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.