Basbaas (Green Somali Hot Sauce) Recipe

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By Ifrah F. Ahmed

May 6, 2021

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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½ cup packed cilantro leaves and soft stems, roughly chopped

½ cup distilled white vinegar, plus more if needed

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped

2-3 medium to large jalapeños, stems removed and roughly chopped

¼ medium white onion, roughly chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.