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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
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 180kcal
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: 180kcal