Anti Inflammatory Herb & Ginger Schug
This vibrant green sauce is bold, herby, and layered with warmth — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the base, while garlic and ginger bring a punchy, aromatic heat that builds slowly on the palate. What makes this version especially smart is the addition of ground turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon, two ingredients well-regarded for their natural anti-inflammatory properties, woven seamlessly into a sauce that already tastes incredible on its own merits. Extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste with a richness that balances the brightness of fresh lemon juice. Traditional schug relies on simple, whole ingredients by nature, so there's nothing to swap out or work around here — every component is already doing double duty on flavor and function. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the flavors bloom and mellow into something genuinely special. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or eggs, and it will quickly become the jar you reach for first.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly broken down and the mixture looks coarsely chopped.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and pulse 3–4 more times to incorporate.
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