ZHUG
This bright green sauce from Yemen - so fresh from cilantro, so spicy from serrano chiles, so vividly aromatic - will open up a whole world in your cooking. Treat it just as you would a basil pesto or a salsa verde: Make it in small batches, in the mortar and pestle, and then spoon it with abandon over your lunch of cooked lentils with Bulgarian white cheese, chunks of ripe tomatoes and cold cucumbers, your dinner of roasted chicken and sautéed zucchini, or even your breakfast of fried eggs. It brings intense new life and dimension to everything it touches.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories brunch, lunch, snack, weeknight, appetizer, side dish
Time 40m
Yield About 8 servings (1 generous cup)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small, dry pan, toast the peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and cardamom seeds over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the seeds to a large mortar and pestle, and pulverize into a coarse powder.
- Add the garlic and chiles, and season evenly with kosher salt. Grind the mixture together until a tight paste forms, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add about 1/3 of the cilantro and parsley, and continue to pound together into a rough paste, another 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat two more times, adding the remaining cilantro and parsley in two batches, until the mixture is a slightly pulpy paste, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while constantly pounding and grinding together the herb mixture until you achieve a loose, homogeneous paste. Continue to mix until it has the consistency of applesauce, about 2 minutes. Let it stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Princess Jimenez
[email protected]I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables. It's always a hit!
Katelyn Simoneau
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover herbs. It's also a great way to add some flavor to bland dishes.
Talha Islam
[email protected]I've never had zhug sauce before, but this recipe is a great introduction. It's delicious and easy to make.
Michael Tessnear
[email protected]This sauce is a waste of time and ingredients. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Summer Freeman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my sauce turned out really bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gaming With Fahim
[email protected]This sauce is way too spicy for me. I could barely handle it.
Fahad Kholil
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the hype is about. This sauce is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not anything special either.
Sajoo Muhmad
[email protected]This sauce is a must-try for any fan of spicy food. It's the perfect way to add a little heat to your next meal.
Alveera Shaikh
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to my dishes.
flaming phoenix
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some Middle Eastern flavor to your dishes. It's a unique and delicious sauce that everyone will love.
Joey R. (Mississippi)
[email protected]I love how this sauce can be used as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or a condiment. It's so versatile and it always adds a delicious flavor to my dishes.
Umair Mumair
[email protected]This sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. It's not too hot, but it has enough of a kick to keep things interesting.
Emu Dogar
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this sauce. It's so vibrant and it really adds a pop of color to any dish.
Raj Gopali
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables. It's always a hit!
RAFATUL ISLAM SOURAV
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce is surprisingly mild. It has a nice, subtle heat that doesn't overpower the other flavors.
Bright
[email protected]This sauce is so good! I love the spicy, garlicky flavor.
Muhammad aabid
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and how it paired with the grilled meats and vegetables.
Beti Fatima
[email protected]This is the best zhug sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Amelia Adamson
[email protected]I love the bright, herbaceous flavor of this sauce. It's the perfect way to add a pop of flavor to any dish.
Victoria Ikwun
[email protected]This zhug sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables, and it's always a hit.