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Ingredients

 * 2 	bunches cilantro
 * 1 	bunch parsley (preferably Italian)
 * 4-5 	cloves garlic, peeled
 * 2 	serrano peppers or 4 Thai red chili peppers, stemmed
 * 1/2 	cup olive oil, plus extra if needed
 * 1/2 	teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1/2 	teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
 * 1/2 	lemon, juice of

Directions

 * 1) Cut and discard the visible, leafless stems from the cilantro and parsley.
 * 2) Wash and pat dry.
 * 3) Place the cilantro and parsley in a blender with the remaining ingredients.
 * 4) Blend at low speed, stoppng often to smash down the ingredients as they combine.
 * 5) Turn up speed and blend thoroughly.
 * 6) Place in a storage container, taste and adjust salt, and top with a little oil as you would pesto.
 * 7) This lasts for a month if stored in an airtight container.