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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4-6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

  • About

Zhoug, also known as ‘zhug’ or ‘skhug’, is a vibrant and spicy coriander salsa that originated in Yemen and has gained popularity in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made with fresh coriander, parsley, jalapenos, garlic, cardamom, cumin, and olive oil.

Zhoug is a versatile condiment. It can be served alongside falafel, shawarma, shakshuka, and a variety of other delicious dishes. It’s also perfect as a marinade for meat or seafood, a dip for vegetables or pitta bread, or drizzled over