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Zhug

Yemeni green chili sauce of cilantro, parsley, garlic, cardamom and cumin—fiery and fresh.

Time
10min
Steps
5
Zhug, photographed from above

Ingredients

12 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Pulse chilies and garlic.

    2. 2

      Add herbs and spices.

    3. 3

      Stream in oil and pulse to a coarse paste.

    4. 4

      Season with lemon and salt.

    5. 5

      Keep in the fridge under a layer of oil up to a week.

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