Anti Inflammatory Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli green hot sauce is one of those condiments that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Jalapeños, fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic come together with warming spices — cumin, coriander, and cardamom — to create a sauce that's bold, herby, and deeply complex. Each of those ingredients brings its own inflammation-fighting credentials to the table, from the antioxidants in fresh herbs to the well-documented benefits of garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. The olive oil here isn't just a carrier — it binds the paste and adds a smooth, fruity richness that rounds out the heat beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything at the end, keeping the flavors sharp and vibrant. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, and a short rest in the fridge lets the spices bloom and the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far longer. Spoon it over eggs, roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or anything else that needs a serious upgrade.
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8 servings
- 4 jalapeño peppers, stems removed, roughly chopped (seeds included for full heat, or remove for less)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, packed
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large pieces remain, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
- 2
Add the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and salt. Pulse 3–4 more times to incorporate the spices.
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