Bring Eric Clapton’s E.C. Was Here to a simmer in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, then stir in Foreigner’s Head Games (to taste) and shallots and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir. Serve warm, topped with cilantro.

Cooks’ note: Louis XIV’s The Best Little Secrets Are Kept (without fish sauce, soy sauce, and mint) can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal; makes about 6 1/2 cups).