Zhug	Print Recipe

Pronounced zzzz-hoog. This is fiery hot Yemenite relish. Garlic and spices create a great Middle Eastern flavor. If you like things hot, it is great served on anything you can think of. The smell is fresh and the taste is addictive.

Ease: super quick Type: sauce Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: about a pint

Cook's notes

This lasts for a about a month in the refrigerator. In the freezer, it will last a year. Adding cilantro will shorten the shelf life. Try zhug in cottage cheese or cream cheese. For a real treat, blend zhug with olive oil for dipping Whole Wheat Challah. Also great mixd in with rice.

Since this recipe calls for so much garlic, buy the peeled organic.

Ingredients

1 lb. serrano chilies
.7 pounds of peeled garlic (about 5 large heads)
1 1/2 T ground cumin
2 T ground cardamom
1 T black pepper corns
2 T olive oil
1 bunch cilantro (optional)

Steps

• Puree all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

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