How to Make Zhug (Shug) Hot Sauce for Mediterranean Sandwiches
Middle Eastern sandwiches, and grilled meat, fish and rice dishes can be enhanced by a few teaspoons or tablespoons, depending on your love of the heat, of Zhug hot sauce. On the streets of Middle Eastern and North African countries such as Morocco or Yemen, Zhug referred to also as Harissa in Morocco is the Sriracha, or Salsa of the Middle East. It is a snazzy condiment for your sandwich, hummus, shawarma and more. Enjoy the recipe below!
Recipes for Green and Red Zhug
Ingredients for Green Zhug
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley minced
1/4 cup cilantro minced
Two tablespoons fresh mint or fresh basil
Six large cloves of garlic minced
Six green Serrano chiles, veined and seeded
Juice of one large lemon
One teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
One teaspoon Kosher salt
Three scallions minced
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
1) In a blender or food processor place the scallions, parsley, cilantro, mint, garlic, chiles, lemon juice, and dried spices. Blend thoroughly until a paste the consistency of relish is formed, or smoother if you like. Only add a few tablespoons of water if necessary.
2) Keep in a non reactive sealed container for use as a condiment.
Ingredients for Red Zhug
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley minced
1/4 cup cilantro minced
Two tablespoons fresh mint or basil
Six large cloves garlic minced
Three Green Serrano chilis minced, veined and seeded
Two to three Red Serrano chilis, veined and seeded
Juice of one large lemon
One teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/4 teaspoon ceyenne
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
One teaspoon Kosher salt
Three scallions minced
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
Same as method as for green Zhug.
World Cuisine Today Magazine
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July 6, 2019