Zhug (Yemen Spice)


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Ingredients:


2 small mild red peppers

2 medium fresh red chilies -- (2 to 3)

1 bunches coriander leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander

6 cloves garlic

6 pieces seeds from 6 green cardamoms

5 milliliters lemon juice -- (5 to 10) (1-2 tsp)
 

Preparation / Directions:


In Yemen, this is the traditional spice mix, a combination of garlic and peppers, and whatever spices the cook chooses. Use as a table condiment. Finely chop the red peppers and chilies, removing the seeds. Chop the coriander leaves. Blend or pound all the ingredients to a paste, and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.


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