Ingredients

1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 

1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves 

1/4 cup lightly packed fresh oregano leaves 

40 small fresh lemon-balm leaves (available at farmers' markets and marxfoods.com) 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon minced Thai bird chile 

2 teaspoons whole pink peppercorns (available at penzeys.com), crushed 

4 anchovy fillets, preferably packed in oil (from a 4.2-ounce jar), minced 

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon 

1/4 cup cider vinegar 

Preparation

Pulse herbs, garlic, chile, peppercorns, and anchovies in a food processor until finely chopped. Add oil; pulse to a paste. Add salt and vinegar; pulse to combine.