BHA & BHT Free Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli herb sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive — bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and jalapeño heat. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means no synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT hiding in the mix, just honest pantry staples you can trust. The combination of cumin, coriander, and cardamom gives it a warmth that goes way beyond a standard hot sauce, and the fresh lemon juice keeps it vibrant and punchy. It comes together in a food processor in minutes, and that short rest in the fridge before serving is worth every second — the spices bloom and the flavors meld into something genuinely special. Spoon it over eggs, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or flatbread, and you'll quickly understand why this sauce has been a staple across Middle Eastern kitchens for generations. Making it at home also means you control exactly what goes in, with zero guesswork about additives or stabilizers that often sneak into store-bought versions.
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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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