Zhoug
This Zhoug is a combination of chilies, warm spices, herbs, and a touch of acid to create a vibrant, unique hot sauce.
Servings 5 people
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 jalapeños stems, seeds and pith removed
- 1-3 green birds eye chilies / Thai chilies can sub out for red
- 2 large bunches of cilantro or 3 smaller ones 150g
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- salt
- 1/2 cup neutral oil avocado, vegetable, or canola
Instructions
- Prep and clean the cilantro by cutting off about an inch to an inch and a half from the bottom and discarding it. Rinse throughly.
- Start with blending the garlic, both jalapeños and birds eye chilies.
- Add in the cilantro, lime juice, and spices as well as a heavy pinch of salt. You may need to add the cilantro in parts depending on how large your food processor is. Process on high for 1 minute.
- Add the oil while running the food processor on low. Once added run the machine on high for 30 seconds.
- Add additional salt if needed. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before consuming.