Schug / Zhoug Sauce + Video
Schug is a tasty Middle Eastern spicy cilantro condiment. Make this recipe for zhoug sauce to use on grilled meats, vegetables or on bread.
Servings: 10
Calories: 29kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 serrano chiles coarsely chopped (See Note 3)
- 1 ½ oz cilantro stems removed (about 1 bunch)
- ½ oz flat leaf parsley stems removed (about ⅓ bunch)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place garlic and chiles in bowl of a food processor and pulse or process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and pulse several times to create a coarse, thick paste. Keep it slightly chunky in texture, do not over mix.
- Add more or less chiles for preferred spiciness. Serve over grilled meats, spooned over fresh cut tomatoes, hummus or whatever you like for an added kick of flavor.
- Store in an airtight jar in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Video
Notes
- I add a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep fresh if not using right away.
- Makes about ⅔ cup total.
- Add more or less chiles for preferred heat. This is meant to be spicy!
Nutrition
Sodium: 62mg | Calcium: 6mg | Vitamin C: 4mg | Vitamin A: 418IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 34mg | Calories: 29kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 3g | Protein: 1g | Carbohydrates: 1g | Iron: 1mg