Zhoug
- 2 bunches cilantro, roughly chopped (leaves and teder stems)
- 2 bunches Italian parsley, roughly chopped (leaves only)
- 12 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 8 thai green chilies, minced
- 4 serrano chilies, minced
- 6 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 pinches ground cardamom
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- Add parsley, cilantro, garlic, chiles, shallot and olive oil to a bowl.
- Toast cumin, coriander and peppercorns in dry saute pan until fragrant but not smoking.
- Cool then add to spice grinder and turn into a powder.
- Add powder, salt and cardamom to sauce.
- Stir in enough olive oil to make a thick chunky green salsa.
- Add the mixture to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is mixed well and coarse in texture.
- Taste, and reseason as needed.
bunches cilantro, italian parsley, garlic, green chilies, serrano chilies, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, coriander seed, black peppercorns, ground cardamom, salt, extra virgin olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zhoug-503803 (may not work)