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Spicy Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce (Basbaas)

Spicy Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce (Basbaas)

By Courtney HillApril 2, 2018

  • Makes
    1 Cup
  • Cook Time
    1 hour
  • Active time plus cooling
    5 minutes active
  • Rating

This simple yogurt-based Somali hot sauce packs a spicy, herbal punch. It's delicious on just about anything, from fried eggs to grilled chicken. If you're a fan of chili heat, use the seeds of some—or all—of the serranos.

Tip

Don’t use fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt. The flavor is best with the richness of whole-milk yogurt.

Ingredients
  • ½

    cup whole-milk Greek yogurt

  • ½

    cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

  • ¼

    cup unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 3

    serrano chilies, stemmed and seeded

  • 1

    garlic clove, smashed and peeled

  • ¼

    teaspoon kosher salt

In a blender, puree all ingredients until smooth and bright green, about 1 minute. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

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