Brad’s Spoon Sauce

From the kitchen of Carly

A verdant sauce built on toasted pistachios and sweet prunes, brightened with three fresh herbs and a funky hit of fermented brine. Spoon it over roasted chicken, grilled fish, or vegetables for a sauce that tastes alive.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 1¼ cup raw pistachios
  • 110 prunes, pits removed, coarsely chopped
  • 11 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 12 cups finely chopped parsley
  • 11 cup finely chopped mint
  • 1¼ cup finely chopped tarragon
  • 1¼ cup kimchi or sauerkraut brine
  • 12 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1Kosher salt
  • 1¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.

  2. Gently mix pistachios, prunes, garlic, parsley, mint, tarragon, kimchi brine, and vinegar in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt. Whisk in oil, then taste and season spoon sauce with more salt if needed.