Yemeni Zhoug

Zhoug (Yemeni Chili Sauce)

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Yield: 1.25 cups

About This Recipe

"This is delicious with any type of meat, poultry, or fish, or even just schmeared on flatbread."

Ingredients

10 jalapenos, seeded

5 garlic cloves, crushed

1 bunch flat leaf parsley

1 bunch cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/3 cup olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Run the jalapenos and the garlic through a blender or food processor until smooth. Add the herbs, spices and enough water to blend into a smooth paste. Add the olive oil, season to taste, and pulse for one more minute. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use (will keep up to three months).