Soy Free Herb & Ginger Schug
This vibrant green condiment is bold, herby, and just a little fiery — the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Bright cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, while fresh ginger, garlic, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon give it a warmth that's complex without being overwhelming. A squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of good olive oil pull it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste with serious depth of flavor. Schug is a Yemeni-inspired hot sauce that deserves a permanent spot in your fridge rotation, and this version comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses — no cooking required. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around fresh herbs, aromatics, and olive oil, there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and straightforward sauce. Store-bought condiments and jarred herb sauces often sneak in additives or fermented ingredients that can be a concern, so blending your own at home is a smart and satisfying move. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, eggs, or flatbread, and let it do all the heavy lifting.
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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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