Paraben Free Schug
This fiery Yemeni-Israeli condiment is one of those sauces that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh jalapeños, cilantro, parsley, and garlic get pulsed together with warm spices — cumin, coriander, and a whisper of cardamom — into a rough, vibrant green paste that's bold without being one-dimensional. The lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the heat from feeling flat. Because it's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no preservatives, stabilizers, or synthetic additives, it's a natural fit for anyone avoiding parabens and the hidden extras that sneak into store-bought condiments and hot sauces. A quick rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld and deepen before you spoon it over eggs, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm flatbread. You control the heat by deciding whether to keep or discard the jalapeño seeds, which makes this just as approachable for the spice-curious as it is for heat lovers. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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