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Taqlieh (Cilantro-Garlic Paste)

(recipe, Annia Ciezadlo)


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Introduction

Taqlieh freezes beautifully. I usually make a double recipe, scrape the extra into small containers, and pour over enough olive oil to cover (this seals in the flavor). In a good freezer, it can keep for up to 6 months.

Ingredients

  1. 1 head garlic, peeled and smashed (about 3 Tbsp. mashed)
  2. 1 tsp. coarse sea salt
  3. 1 bunch cilantro, thick stems removed, roughly chopped (about 1½ cups)

Steps

  1. Pound the garlic and salt in a mortar with a pestle into a paste. Add the cilantro and mash them together until you get a chunky, fragrant pesto.