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A glass bowl of green chimichurri sauce with a spoon, placed on a wooden surface next to fresh parsley and a green chili pepper, evokes the bold flavors of schug.
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Schug Recipe (Yemeni Green Hot Sauce)

Schug is a vibrant Middle Eastern green chili sauce made with fresh serranos or jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and cardamom. It’s spicy, herbaceous, and perfect for spooning over vegetables, grain bowls, eggs, or wraps.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Yemeni
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 cups cilantro leaves and stems packed
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 3 serranos or jalapenos; stemmed and deseeded
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
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Instructions

  • Stir the cumin, coriander, and cardamom together in a small dry pan over medium heat for 30 seconds to warm them until fragrant.
    A gray frying pan on a wooden surface holds two small piles of ground spices, one light brown and one darker brown, perfect for adding bold flavor to schug or your favorite dishes.
  • Place the warmed spices, cilantro, parsley, chiles, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a high speed blender or food processor.
    Fresh herbs, green chili, garlic cloves, and spices come together in a blender to create vibrant schug, ready to be mixed on a wooden surface.
  • Pulse until you have a loose, spoonable paste.
    A close-up view of green pesto sauce blending inside a blender, mingling with vibrant schug, showing the metal blades and textured mixture.
  • Use and enjoy!
    A spoonful of schug is held above a glass bowl filled with the vibrant green sauce on a wooden surface.

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Storage
Store the schug sauce in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and keep it in the refrigerator. It’s best consumed within a week to enjoy freshness and flavor. However, for longer storage, you can also pour the sauce into ice cube trays or small freezer containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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