1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 lime--juice of
3 tbsp miso, light colored
1 tbsp oil, olive
1/4 tsp pepper black
1 tbsp mirin
Directions
Chop cilantro in a processor until well chopped. Add the lime juice,
miso, olive oil, pepper and mirin. Process until smooth. Scrape down
the sides as required. Makes about 1/2 cup. Will keep a short period
if refrigerated. Serve with grilled beef, pork or fish; also over
hearty salads. Substitute:Fresh coriander leaves for cilantro.
Japanese soybean paste for Miso. Sweet rice wine for Mirin.
Servings: 12 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Cilantro Miso Sauce recipe.
