Coriander and Mint Chutney

With Cholula hot sauce and Dijon mustard, this chutney completes my condiment trinity. The miso isn’t traditional, but it adds complexity and depth.

• 2 bunches cilantro, tough portions of stems removed
• 1 bunch of mint, leaves only
• 1–5 small, spicy green chiles (Thai, serrano, or similar)
• 0.25 small onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• Juice of 0.5 lemon
• 1 tbsp red miso (optional)
• 4 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• Salt to taste

Grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste, adding only half the chiles, lemon, and salt. Taste before adding the remainder, adjusting as necessary. Refrigerate, or cover with a thin layer of olive oil and freeze.