Gluten Free Herb & Ginger Schug
This vibrant Yemeni-inspired condiment is punchy, herbaceous, and just a little warming — the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the bright green backbone, while garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in a complexity that goes way beyond a standard herb sauce. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, finishing with a slow drizzle of olive oil that pulls it into a luscious, spoonable paste. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden thickeners — it's just real, whole food doing all the work. Store-bought versions of spiced herb sauces can be hit or miss with additives, so making your own means you control exactly what goes in. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and mellow into something truly special. Spoon it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, eggs, or honestly anything that needs a little fire.
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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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