# Schug (Zhug)

Schug (pronounced skoog, sometimes spelled zhug) is a spiced green sauce originating from Yemen but used throughout the Middle East. It's a blend of herbs, chilies, and toasted spices.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 2 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 serranos or other hot chilies
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 oz herbs, such as cilantro and parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 fresh lemon
- 0.5 cup olive oil

## Instructions

1. Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant.
2. Grind the toasted spices using a mortar and pestle.
3. Finely chop 1 serrano pepper and 2 garlic cloves.
4. In a food processor, combine the chopped serrano pepper and garlic cloves.
5. Add 3 oz of cilantro and parsley to the food processor.
6. Add the ground spices and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the food processor.
7. Add pepper to taste.
8. Add 1-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
9. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil.
10. Process until smooth.
11. Adjust to taste with more salt and fresh lemon.

## Equipment

- dry skillet
- mortar and pestle
- food processor
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/CGo_ZI0M9jg?si=JeCSro99S_AL-g6s
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e85f3463-5885-425b-9081-ea1c85ad10e5
- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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