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Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 1 3/4 cups

Versions of this delicious mayonnaise-based cilantro sauce are served all over Latin America with roasted meats, like Adam Richman’s Pork Shoulder Roast with Citrus Mojo and Green Sauce

  1. 2 large jalapeños, seeded and coarsely chopped
  2. 2 large garlic cloves, smashed
  3. 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  4. 2 tablespoons minced white onion
  5. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  6. 1/4 cup water
  7. 1 cup mayonnaise
  8. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  9. Salt
  1. In a blender, puree the jalapeños, garlic, ginger, onion, lime juice and water until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and cilantro and pulse a few times. Season the sauce with salt and serve.
Make Ahead The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.