Macadamia Free Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli condiment is one of those sauces that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Jalapeños, fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic come together with warm spices — cumin, coriander, and a whisper of cardamom — to create something bold, herby, and deeply aromatic. A drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon pull it all into a rough, spoonable paste with real texture and personality. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, making it one of the most rewarding quick condiments you can have in your fridge. Store-bought versions often come loaded with preservatives or mystery oils, so blending your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Spoon it over eggs, swirl it into hummus, slather it on flatbread, or use it as a marinade — it genuinely goes with almost everything. A short rest in the fridge before serving lets the spices bloom and the flavors deepen, so try to resist diving in immediately.
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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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