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Homemade Zhoug
Homemade Zhoug
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Whip up a zesty herb condiment to keep handy in the fridge for a week of flavorful drizzling on all your dishes!
Ingredients:
  • 4 jalapeños
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems only
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more to drizzle on top
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions:
  • Prepare the jalapeños and garlic: Remove stems from jalapeños. Taste one jalapeño for spiciness and deseed as desired. Roughly chop and combine with garlic in a food processor, then pulse for a coarse chop. Adjust spiciness to taste preference.
  • Enhance with Flavor: Incorporate the cilantro, parsley, ground cumin, ground cardamom seeds, and ground coriander into the mixture. Pulse until herbs are coarsely chopped, stopping to scrape down any large pieces stuck to the bowl before pulsing again.
  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in the food processor and pulse until evenly mixed. The mixture should be chunky and coarse with visible herbs and garlic pieces.
  • Adjust the consistency of your zhoug by gradually adding water, pulsing 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 3 tablespoons, until desired texture is achieved.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust salt, sugar, or lemon juice accordingly. Aim for a well-balanced, flavorful, and vibrant sauce.
  • Allow the zhoug to rest: Transfer the zhoug into a bowl or lidded container. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Seal with plastic wrap or a lid. Rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors. If resting longer, refrigerate for up to 1 week. If you enjoyed the recipe, please leave a review below!

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