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”.
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1038kcal
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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Nutrition
Calories: 1038kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 72g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
