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Schug

Cultural Context

Originating from Yemen, Schug is a vibrant green sauce known for its spicy kick and herbaceous flavor. Traditionally served with various dishes, it embodies the bold and aromatic spices of Yemeni cuisine. Today, Schug has gained popularity in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide, often enjoyed with shawarma or as a dip.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic
2 jalapeño peppers
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon black pepper

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1

Chop the cilantro and parsley, including the stems for flavor.

2

Add 2 green chilies, lime juice from 2 limes, and 3 cloves of garlic to a chopper.

3

Add a teaspoon of Hawaiian spice mix or toasted cumin seeds.

4

Add salt and a combination of garlic oil and regular olive oil to the mixture.

5

Blend until it reaches a salsa verde type texture, keeping some texture.

6

Transfer the mixture to a jar and refrigerate.

Dietary

vegangluten-free

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