Zhug Sauce
Traditional Middle Eastern hot sauce
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Zhug Sauce
Traditional Middle Eastern hot sauce
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| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 3/4cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2cup fresh jalapeño peppersliced
- 1/4cup lemon juice
- 1/4cup fresh parsleychopped
- 3Tbsp fresh cilantrochopped
- 1 1/2Tbsp fresh garlic clovepeeled, minced
- 1 1/2Tbsp ground cardamom
- 1Tbsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Serve with fresh cut vegetables, pita bread or chips.*
Recipe Notes
*It makes a delicious sandwich spread, a sauce for pasta (here’s where it’s like pesto), and a vibrant addition to a plate of meat or fish. It’s traditionally served alongside hummus and falafel.