# Skhug

This spicy cilantro sauce is similar to the one found at Cava, perfect for adding a kick to your meals.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- jalapeños
- cilantro
- water
- kosher salt
- cumin
- coriander
- pepper
- garlic
- olive oil

## Instructions

1. Add chopped jalapeños into a tall glass or blending container.
2. Add cilantro, including stems, into the container with the jalapeños.
3. Add some water to the ingredients in the container.
4. Add kosher salt to the mixture.
5. Add cumin, coriander, and pepper to the mixture.
6. Add peeled garlic cloves to the mixture.
7. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
8. Stream in olive oil while continuing to blend, until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.

## Equipment

- immersion blender
- tall glass or blending container

## Tips

- Remove all seeds from the jalapeños, especially if using Aldi jalapeños as they are very spicy.
- Don't be afraid to use cilantro stems as they have a lot of flavor.
- Don't worry about chopping garlic, as it will be blended.
- Let your creativity flag fly, don't follow recipes too much.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sMkOgR9KZg
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/460b3b2b-34aa-4730-abc3-d9b60b824816
- Extracted: 2025-07-12

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