Jean-Georges' holiday recipe

Set aside about 1/4 cup of soybeans for for garnish, and put the rest in the container of a blender with the cilantro, nam pla, garlic, chiles, and lime juice. Puree, adding water as necessary (about 1/4 cup is usually right) to allow the machine to do its work; taste and adjust seasoning as necessary and set aside. Louie Favorite, lfavorite@ajc.com