Rice Free Herb & Ginger Schug
This vibrant Yemeni-inspired condiment is punchy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the herbaceous backbone, while ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth and a subtle floral complexity that sets this version apart from a standard green sauce. A hit of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing, and a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it into a coarse, spoonable paste with real body and richness. Since it's built entirely from whole herbs, aromatics, and pantry staples, there's no grain filler, starch binder, or hidden additive to worry about — just clean, bold flavor from start to finish. The food processor does most of the work in under ten minutes, making this an incredibly low-effort, high-reward addition to your rotation. Let it rest in the fridge for at least fifteen minutes before serving and the flavors deepen into something genuinely special. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, eggs, or flatbread — honestly, it's hard to find something it doesn't improve.
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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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