Zhug Green Chili

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 8 hot green serrano/jalapeño chilies
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Coarsely chop chilies (discard seeds for less heat).

2. 2

   Place chilies, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, cardamom, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely minced.

3. 3

   Drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice, pulsing to form a coarse, vibrant green paste. Store in a jar.