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Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe

Name: Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seed; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 green cardamom pods, small internal seeds only, toasted (optional); 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 4 to 6 fresh Thai bird chilies, red or green (to taste), roughly chopped; or 4 dried chiles de árbol , stemmed, seeded, and torn into fine pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 ounces fresh parsley and cilantro leaves and fine stems (about 2 loosely packed cups of mixed herbs); 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil

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10m

This Zhug recipe is a fiery, Middle Eastern hot sauce made with fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and Thai bird chilies. Toasted coriander, cumin, and cardamom seeds add depth, while olive oil provides richness. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any dish, from grilled meats to hummus.

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Servings: 8

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1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seed

1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 green cardamom pods, small internal seeds only, toasted (optional)

4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped

4 to 6 fresh Thai bird chilies, red or green (to taste), roughly chopped; or 4 dried chiles de árbol , stemmed, seeded, and torn into fine pieces

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

2 ounces fresh parsley and cilantro leaves and fine stems (about 2 loosely packed cups of mixed herbs)

1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Combine coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper, and cardamom seeds (if using) in a mortar and pestle and grind into a powder using a firm, circular motion. Add garlic, chiles, and salt and pound into a rough paste. Add cilantro and parsley one small handful at a time and continue pounding into a rough paste. (By the time you're done, there should be no pieces of chiles or herbs larger than 1/8 inch remaining.) Pounding constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil to form an emulsion. Season to taste with more salt. Zhug can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe

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Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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