Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 min
Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup or 4 servings
Recipe By: Deborah Madison
From: Local Flavors
Used with permission of Broadway
Other Dressings & Dips
Other Dressings & Dips
Green Chile Paste (Zhough)
A chile paste from Yemen with a hint of sweet spice
Ingredients
4 ounces fresh green or red chilies
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 pinch sea salt
olive oil to moisten
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 pinch sea salt
olive oil to moisten
Directions
Remove the seeds and veins from the chilies, chop by hand or in a food processor, and set aside. (If using a food processor, stand back- the volatile oils can be irritating.)
Crush the peppercorns and spices in a mortar. Add the chopped chile, parsley, cilantro, and garlic and continue to work to make a smooth paste. Add oil to moisten-the zhough should have a paste-like consistency- add a pinch of salt. Keep refrigerated and use within a few days.
Crush the peppercorns and spices in a mortar. Add the chopped chile, parsley, cilantro, and garlic and continue to work to make a smooth paste. Add oil to moisten-the zhough should have a paste-like consistency- add a pinch of salt. Keep refrigerated and use within a few days.
Chef Suggestions
Can be spread on pita bread or stirred into vegetable stew, soups, and sauces.
Try with grilled sweet potatoes or whenever you want extra heat and spice.
Try with grilled sweet potatoes or whenever you want extra heat and spice.
Nutrition Facts
As prepared, each serving contains 60 calories, 4g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate and 1g protein.
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