Pungent Parsley and Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Pungent Parsley and Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce Italian or French bread, crusts removed; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar; 1 garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed; 1 cup, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon mint or basil leaves; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 hard-boiled egg yolk; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt; freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Combine the bread and vinegar, and toss together.
2
Let sit for 10 minutes, then tear the bread into small pieces.
3
Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic.
4
Once it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5
Add the herbs to the processor, and pulse several times until contents are finely chopped.
6
Add the bread, capers and egg yolk to the bowl, and turn on the processor for about 30 seconds.
7
Stop and scrape down the sides, then turn on again and add the olive oil in a slow stream.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce Italian or French bread, crusts removed, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar, 1 garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed, 1 cup, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Pungent Parsley and Caper Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pungent Parsley and Caper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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