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Somali basbaas sauce

Bright green Somali chili sauce of cilantro, green chilies, lime and garlic for meat, rice and eggs.

Time
10min
Steps
5
Somali basbaas sauce, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Roughly chop the chilies, removing seeds for less heat.

    2. 2

      Blend everything with just enough water to make a loose sauce.

    3. 3

      Taste and adjust salt and lime.

    4. 4

      Rest 15 minutes for flavors to meld.

    5. 5

      Keeps 1 week refrigerated; spoon over suqaar, rice or roast meat.

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