Zhug II

Description

Yemen spice

Ingredients

• 2 small mild red peppers
• 2 to 3 fresh red chilies
• a handful of coriander leaves
• 1½ tbsp ground coriander
• 6 cloves garlic
• seeds from 6 green cardamoms
• 5 ml (1 – 2 tsp) lemon juice, (5 to 10)

Directions

1. In Yemen, this is the traditional spice mix, a combination of garlic and peppers, and whatever spices the cook chooses. Use as a table condiment.
2. Finely chop the red peppers and chilies, removing the seeds. Chop the coriander leaves. Blend or pound all the ingredients to a paste, and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.