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Yemenite Schug

Cultural Context

Originating from Yemen, Schug is a spicy condiment traditionally served with meals to add flavor and heat. It embodies the bold and aromatic spices that characterize Yemeni cuisine. Today, Schug has gained popularity beyond Yemen, often enjoyed in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide as a zesty addition to various dishes.

YemeniteYEother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh parsley
2 jalapeno peppers
1 ghost pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

green chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer similar heat with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

1

Soak fresh cilantro in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to remove bugs.

2

In a KitchenAid food processor, add jalapeno and ghost peppers, keeping the seeds inside.

3

Add about half a garlic clove to the processor.

4

Add about a spoon of cumin and a little more salt.

5

Add a tiny bit of brown cloves, less than a quarter of a spoon.

6

Blend until the mixture is a spreadable consistency.

Equipment Needed

food processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

ZhougSkhug

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