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Antalya Hibeş Mezesi
Easy 12 min~198 kcal 1/10
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Yemeni Zhug
A hot Yemeni green sauce of cilantro, parsley, green chiles, garlic, cumin, cardamom, and olive oil.
Easy⏱️ 12 min📖 1 min readServes 8~120 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
12 min prep
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 12 min- Prep12 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the sauce
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 4 Green hot peppers
- 3 clove Garlic
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Lemon juice
For the spice mix
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cardamom
General
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the cilantro and parsley, then dry them in a salad spinner or with a clean towel.
- 2
Remove the stems from the green hot peppers and peel the garlic.
- 3
Put the cilantro, parsley, peppers, garlic, cumin, cardamom, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor.
- 4
Add the olive oil gradually and pulse into a coarse sauce.
- 5
Rest the zhug for 5 minutes and check the seasoning.
5 min05:00 - 6
Serve the sauce in a small bowl.
💡 Tip: Do not puree the herbs completely; a lightly coarse texture keeps the sauce fresh and sharp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve zhug in a small bowl with warm bread, rice, or grilled vegetables.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~120
kcal calories
1
g protein
5
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 4%Carbs 18%Fat 78%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Yemeni Zhug make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Yemeni Zhug take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 12 minutes in total.Is Yemeni Zhug difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Yemeni Zhug have?
Approximately 120 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 5g, fat: 10g.Is Yemeni Zhug allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Yemeni Zhug belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Yemeni Zhug need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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