Zhoug (Yemeni green chilli sauce)
A fiery, herby green sauce from Yemen that wakes up grilled meat, falafel, eggs and flatbreads.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 87kcal
- 2.1gcarbs
- 0.8gof which sugars
- 8.8gfat
- 2.6gsaturates
- 0.6gprotein
- 0.9gfibre
- 0.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Roughly chop the coriander, parsley and chillies. For a milder sauce, scrape out the chilli seeds first.
- 2
Put the herbs, chillies and garlic in a small food processor with the cumin, cardamom and salt. Pulse for 20 seconds until finely chopped but still a little rough.
- 3
Add the lemon juice and olive oil and pulse again until you have a loose, spoonable paste. It should smell bright, grassy and sharp.
- 4
Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed. Spoon into a jar and cover the top with a thin layer of oil.
- 5
Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir a spoonful into soups, yoghurt or hummus, or serve with grilled meat and warm flatbreads.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
