Gluten Free Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli herb sauce is the kind of condiment that quietly takes over your fridge and ends up on absolutely everything. Built from fresh jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic, it delivers a bright, herbaceous heat that's layered with warm spices — cumin, coriander, and a whisper of cardamom — that make it feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, with olive oil and lemon juice pulling it into a rough, spoonable paste that's bold without being one-dimensional. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to audit labels or worry about hidden additives — just real, whole foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Spoon it over eggs, swirl it into hummus, serve it alongside grilled meats, or use it as a punchy sandwich spread; the applications are genuinely endless. Letting it rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, giving the spices time to bloom and the flavors to meld into something truly addictive.
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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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