Shellfish Free Herb & Ginger Schug
Bright, herby, and loaded with bold flavor, this Yemeni-inspired green sauce is the kind of condiment that quietly becomes a staple in your fridge. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, while garlic, ginger, turmeric, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon give it a warmth and complexity that goes way beyond a basic herb sauce. A splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of good olive oil pull everything together into a coarse, spoonable paste with serious personality. This is one of those recipes where every single ingredient is naturally free of shellfish and any seafood-adjacent concerns — no hidden broths, no mystery seasonings, just whole herbs, spices, and pantry staples you can verify at a glance. That kind of transparency is genuinely refreshing when you're navigating condiment labels at the store. The food processor does the heavy lifting, so the whole thing comes together in minutes with almost no effort. Schug is traditionally served alongside grilled meats, eggs, roasted vegetables, or tucked into a warm pita, but honestly it's hard to stop at just one application once you taste it. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom and mellow into something even more cohesive, so a little patience pays off. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week.
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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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