Fermented Zhug (spicy green sauce)

Name: Thermomix recipe: Fermented Zhug (spicy green sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic peeled; 2 Bunches fresh coriander or cilantro; 2 Bunches flat leaf parsley; 3 green chilli(es); 2 Pinches pink salt flakes; pepper to taste; 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 Teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 Teaspoon sumac powder; 1/4 Teaspoon ground cardamom; 80 Grams fresh lemon juice

Makes 200g Prep Time 10 minutes Rated: Print

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Make this vibrant fermented zhug quickly and easily at home! A fiery Yemeni green sauce with chili, garlic, herbs, and spices that gains depth, tang, and probiotics through fermentation. Perfect for adding heat and flavour to everyday dishes.

Serving Suggestions

Swirl into hummus or labneh for extra zing

Drizzle over roasted vegetables or grilled meats

Stir through soups, stews, or lentil dishes for spice and tang

Spread on sandwiches, wraps, or flatbreads

Toss with roasted potatoes or chickpeas

Add to salad dressings or marinades for a fermented kick

Serve alongside falafel, shawarma, or kebabs

Mix with olive oil for a spicy dipping sauce

Need

5 cloves garlic peeled
2 Bunches fresh coriander or cilantro
2 Bunches flat leaf parsley
3 green chilli(es)
2 Pinches pink salt flakes BUY
pepper to taste
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 Teaspoon sumac powder
1/4 Teaspoon ground cardamom
80 Grams fresh lemon juice

Do

1: Place all ingredients in the Thermomix bowl. Press turbo a few times until evenly minced.
2: Spoon it into a jar (make sure there's space between the Zhug and the lid). Place a piece of baking paper directly onto the Zhug and place lid on loosely.
3: Leave on the kitchen bench to ferment for 2 days. It will lose its bright green hue and become more muted. Refrigerate.
4: Use as a condiment to just about anything. We have loads of suggestions in the course.

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