Drizzle this spicy, herby, versatile condiment on EVERYTHING!
Green chilis, garlic, cilantro, and parsley make them spicy, bold, and fragrant.
Warming spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom give it complex flavors.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
They are very fiery so I would recommend using 1 or 2 only.
The resulting zhoug is smoky and has a mild yet rich flavor of roasted garlic.
This takes some time to make.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
It takes less time and involves less washing up.
This zhoug is all the more delicious because its so easy to prepare!
Then, stir in the ground spices, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
There are so many ways zhoug can be enjoyed in everyday cooking.
The punch of garlic and chilis will mellow a little too.
How To Store Zhoug
Zhoug can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
check that to store it in an air-tight container or a clean lidded jar.
Bring it up to room temperature before servingthe olive oil will harden when cold.
Roughly chop and add them to the food processor along with the garlic.
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Pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
It will not be smooth.
It will be chunky and coarse with visible pieces of herbs and garlic.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Taste the sauce and add more salt, sugar, or lemon juice, if needed.
It should be spicy, lemony, bright, and fresh.
Transfer the zhoug into a bowl or lidded container.
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Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top to lightly cover it, about 1 tablespoon.
Tightly cover it with plastic wrap or a lid.
Let it rest for a minimum of 1 hour on your kitchen counter for the flavors to meld.
Anything longer than an hour, pop it into the fridge.
Zhoug can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
