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Zhug – Spicy Green Sauce
[Vegan]

KH By: Katherine Henderson

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Zhug – Spicy Green Sauce [Vegan]

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Vegan

Zhug, also known as zhoug, skhug, skug, sahawiq, bisbas, and ma’boo is a delicious spicy sauce. The great thing about zhug, is that you can make the heat level as mild, or as hot as you like.

Ingredients You Need for Zhug – Spicy Green Sauce [Vegan]

4 cups lightly packed cilantro, long stems removed, rinsed and patted dry*
1 (4 ounce) can green minced chiles, mild or hot -OR-
1/3 to 1/2 cup seeded and roughly chopped green chilies, mild or hot
1 to 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
2 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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How to Prepare Zhug – Spicy Green Sauce [Vegan]

Note: Start with the smaller ingredient amounts, and add more to taste.
Place the cilantro and chiles in a food processor and pulse to shred.
Add the lime (or lemon) juice, and garlic cloves and pulse into a green paste.
Add the cumin, cardamom, and coriander, and blend until smooth.
With the processor running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Remove to a glass or ceramic jar with a cover. and store in the refrigerator. Let flavors marinate at least 8 hours before using.
Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or for up to 6 months in the freezer.