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Zhoug Sauce

Zhoug, also spelled zhug, is a Yemini spicy cilantro sauce/ condiment. The vibrant green, cilantro-based hot sauce is used throughout Middle Eastern cuisines (used frequently in Israel and Syria) and sometimes noted as a “green hot sauce”.
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine middle eastern, Yemeni
Keyword cilantro, hot sauce, jalapeno, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 medium jalapeños, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 teaspoon ground roasted coriander
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed

Instructions

  • Add the cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, coriander, red pepper, cumin and cardamom to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
  • Pulse until coarsely chopped. With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is emulsified.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Use or store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 1 week.

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