Zhoug Recipe (Zhug)

Name: Zhoug Recipe (Zhug)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1-3 whole jalapenos, sliced ( start with one, if unsure); 2 fat garlic cloves; 1 bunch cilantro, small stems ok (about 1 cup packed tightly); ½ teaspoon ground cardamon (or whole seeds, please see notes); 1 teaspoon cumin- ground or whole seeds; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds- optional but good!; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns – optional; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1/3 cup olive oil, more to desired consistency; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon chili flakes (Aleppo chili is nice), more to taste (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10min

This authentic Zhoug recipe is full of spicy, punchy flavor! A popular Middle Eastern condiment, zhoug sauce is made with fresh cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, cardamom and cumin. Includes a video.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:53:20 GMT