Zhoug (aka Zhug, Shug or Skhug)

Name: Zhoug (aka Zhug, Shug or Skhug)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 16 1 tablespoon servings
Ingredients: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 medium cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cardamon; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 cups packed cilantro; ½ cup curly or flat-leaf parsley; 2 medium jalapenos; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings
16 1 tablespoon servings
Calories
63 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Zhoug (aka Zhug, Shug or Skhug)

Brielle Kelley

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What is Zhoug? It's a vibrant, delicious, super versatile sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, chiles and oil. It takes the ho-hum out of everyday meals!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cardamon optional
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups packed cilantro 1½ large or 3 medium-size bunches (stems and leaves)
½ cup curly or flat-leaf parsley just the leaves
2 medium jalapenos seeds and inner veins removed (reserve the seeds)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt more to taste

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, coriander, pcumin, cardamom and crushed red pepper. The oil should sizzle slightly but not splatter out of the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until nice and fragrant, stirring frequently then remove from heat and allow to cool.
In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and salt. Process until mixture is fairly smooth but still has a bit of texture.
Add the olive oil mixture and pulse 3-4 times, just until incorporated. Do not over mix at this point.
Taste and add more salt if needed, more jalapeño or some of the (jalapeño seeds) if you’d like the Zhoug to be spicier.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 213IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 161 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	63kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Sodium	75mg	3%
Potassium	24mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	213IU	4%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	5mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%