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Zhoug (Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce)
This spicy, fragrant herbaceous sauce is going to make your dishes pop with flavor! Great on meat, fish, vegetables or as a dipping sauce for bread. The possibilities are endless!
Course
dip, dipping sauce, Side Dish, Snack, topping
Cuisine
Mediterranean, middle eastern
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
180
kcal
Author
Aubrey
Cost
$6
Equipment
Food processor
Ingredients
2-3
jalapenos (rough chop or slice)
1
bunch
cilantro (cut off large stems)
3
large cloves
garlic
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
salt
⅔
cup
extra virgin olive oil (or other neutral oil of choice)
3
tablespoon
lemon juice
1
teaspoon
crushed red pepper (optional)
¾
teaspoon
ground cardamon (optional)·
Instructions
In food processor, combine all ingredients (except oil and lemon juice). Chop thoroughly.
Add lemon juice and olive oil. Combine thoroughly.
Add additional salt to taste or olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
180
kcal