Zhug (Homemade Yemeni Salsa)

Delicious, salsa-like condiment, best eaten with parboiled white rice or basmati rice. If eating with rice, take only a spoonful and put it in the corner of the rice. Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 10 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 bunches fresh mint, stemmed
• 4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and halved lengthwise
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano, stemmed
• 1 habanero pepper, stemmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, mint, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and habanero pepper in a blender. Pulse in brief intervals, stirring with a spoon to ensure even blending, until salsa is smooth.