Middle Eastern•gourmet
Zhoug Sauce (Schug)
Zhoug Sauce (Schug) is a spicy Middle Eastern condiment made from chiles, aromatic herbs, and plenty of garlic and Middle Eastern seasonings.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 serrano chiles (coarsely chopped (See Note 1))
- 1 1/2 oz cilantro (stems removed (about 1 bunch))
- 1/2 oz flat leaf parsley (stems removed (about 1/3 bunch))
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Place garlic and chiles in bowl of a food processor and pulse or process until finely chopped.
- 2
Add remaining ingredients and pulse several times to create a coarse, thick paste. I like it slightly chunky in texture, but feel free to puree until a smoother paste develops if preferred.
- 3
Store in an airtight jar in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- 4
Add more or less chiles for preferred spiciness. Serve over grilled meats, spooned over fresh cut tomatoes, hummus or whatever you like for an added kick of flavor.