Zhoug (Spicy Cilantro Sauce)
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
30 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Yemeni
Zhoug (Spicy Cilantro Sauce)
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Zhoug is a spicy cilantro sauce that's ready in 5 minutes. You can serve this spicy Yemeni sauce with anything from grilled meat to falafels.
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Ingredients
- 2 jalapeños seeds removed if you don't want the sauce too spicy
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 2 1/2 cups fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
Instructions
- Place the jalapenos, garlic, cumin, salt and Aleppo pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
- Process until all is combined and finely chopped.
- Add in the cilantro and process again so the cilantro is finely chopped as well.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add in the olive oil and lemon juice. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it has enough salt and lemon juice.
- Store in a jar or a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can stir zhoug into hummus, use it as a marinade for beef shish kabob or as a condiment in a shawarma or falafel sandwich.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container or a jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- If you don't want to use a food processor, chop all the ingredients very finely and mix in a bowl with olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
30kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1175mg
(49%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3199IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1175mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3199IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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