Emulsifier Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — bright, herby, garlicky, and alive with citrus. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ground ginger layer in complexity that goes way beyond a basic herb oil. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, with extra-virgin olive oil streamed in slowly to create a smooth, pourable consistency without a single additive or stabilizer in sight. Store-bought sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in lecithins, mono- and diglycerides, and other emulsifying agents — even in products that look clean on the surface. This recipe keeps things completely straightforward: real ingredients, no shortcuts, no hidden extras. The natural emulsification from blending the herbs and garlic with the oil gives you that cohesive, silky texture all on its own. It's proof that you don't need anything artificial to get a sauce that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a warm piece of crusty bread. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor. Pulse 6–8 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped and the mixture begins to come together.
- 2
With the machine running on low, stream in the olive oil in a slow, steady pour until the sauce is smooth and bright green with a slightly loose, pourable consistency — about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed.
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