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Zhoug

Yemeni fiery green chilli sauce with coriander and cardamom — the hot sauce of the Middle East. Storing it under a layer of olive oil is what keeps it vividly green instead of turning brown in the fridge.

Total time
10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
vegetarianvegangluten-free

Ingredients

6green chillis, roughly chopped
1 large bunchfresh coriander
1 small bunchfresh parsley
4 clovesgarlic
1 tspground cumin
1 tspground cardamom
1 tspsalt
100mlextra virgin olive oil
2 tbsplemon juice

Instructions

1

Blend chillis, coriander, parsley and garlic until finely chopped.

2

Add cumin, cardamom, salt and lemon juice.

3

Blend while drizzling in olive oil.

4

Taste and adjust heat, salt and lemon.

5

The sauce should be vibrant green and fiery.

6

Store in a jar covered with a layer of olive oil.

7

Use as a condiment on everything from eggs to grilled meats.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
220
Protein
0.8g
Fat
23.3g
Carbs
3.4g
Fiber
0.7g
Sodium
485mg

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