THE RIVER CAFÉ’S SALSA VERDE

The River Café’s Salsa Verde

RUTH ROGERS AND ROSIE GRAY

This all comes together under mortar and pestle.

2 tablespoons parsley leaves

2 tablespoons mint leaves

1 tablespoon basil leaves

extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon capers

3 anchovy fillets

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1. Finely chop the parsley, mint, and basil, then put into a bowl and cover with olive oil.

2. Peel the garlic and chop with the capers and anchovy. Add to the herbs and mix together.

3. Stir in the mustard and vinegar, season with black pepper, and add more olive oil to loosen the sauce.

Originally featured in Cooking at the River Café