Cilantro-poblano Paste

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 large poblano peppers
• 3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons light miso ()
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated

Recipe

• 1 roast the poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler as close to the heat as possible, turning frequently, until charred all over. transfer the poblanos to a paper bag and set aside to steam for 10 minutes. using a small sharp knife, scrape off the blackened skins and remove the cores, seeds and stems. finely dice the poblanos.
• 2 in a food processor, blend the garlic and cilantro to a coarse paste. add the poblanos, miso, soy sauce, lime juice and zest; process until a chunky paste forms. use or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.