Zhug is a vibrant and spicy green sauce originating from Yemen, perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your dishes. It pairs well with meats, vegetables, and even as a dip for bread.
Preparation time
15min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 100 g cilantro
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 green chili peppers
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 60 ml olive oil
- 50 g parsley
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Wash and roughly chop the cilantro and parsley.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Remove the stems from the green chili peppers.
Step 4
In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and chili peppers.
Step 5
Add the ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground coriander, and salt to the food processor.
Step 6
Blend until the mixture is finely chopped.
Step 7
Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the mixture.
Step 8
Blend again until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Transfer the Zhug to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.