Homemade Zhoug
A vibrant and zesty green herb sauce with fresh herbs, spices, and bold peppers, perfect for enhancing grilled meats, vegetables, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces jalapeños Adjust the number of jalapeños based on spice preference.
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems only Use firm packed for best flavor.
- 3/4 cup fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems only Use firm packed for best flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Liquid Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more to drizzle on top
- 2 tablespoons juice of 1 lemon About 2 tablespoons.
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons water, as needed Add to adjust consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the stems off the jalapeños and taste for spice level. Remove seeds if desired for a milder sauce.
- Roughly chop the jalapeños and add them to a food processor along with the garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the cilantro, parsley, cumin, cardamom, and coriander to the food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, scraping the sides as needed.
- Pour in the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Pulse until combined, ensuring the mixture remains chunky.
- If the mixture is too stiff, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the Zhoug and adjust salt, sugar, or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Transfer the Zhoug to a container and drizzle with olive oil. Let rest for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Add lemon juice or olive oil to refresh flavors as needed. Zhoug can also be frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g