Zhug

Zhug is a spicy green sauce originally from Yemen that is as flavorful as it is colorful. Use it raw as a dip, add to meat marinades, or spice up soups, rice, or egg dishes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ice cubes
• 1 ounce flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
• 1 ounce fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 lemon, juiced and zested
• 3 green bird's eye chile peppers, stems removed
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash and dry the parsley and cilantro.

Step 2

Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice and zest, chiles, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, ice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor fitted with a blade. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved, adding more oil as necessary.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.