Name: Zhug (Homemade Yemeni Salsa)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 2 bunches fresh mint, stemmed; 4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and halved lengthwise; 1 small bunch fresh cilantro; 2 sprigs fresh oregano, stemmed; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 habanero pepper, stemmed

Zhug (Homemade Yemeni Salsa)

Delicious, salsa-like condiment, best eaten with parboiled white rice or basmati rice. If eating with rice, take only a spoonful and put it in the corner of the rice. Enjoy.

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 bunches fresh mint, stemmed
4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and halved lengthwise
1 small bunch fresh cilantro
2 sprigs fresh oregano, stemmed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 habanero pepper, stemmed

Directions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, mint, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and habanero pepper in a blender. Pulse in brief intervals, stirring with a spoon to ensure even blending, until salsa is smooth.

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Editor's Note:

Wear gloves and use caution while handling the habanero pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

10 calories; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 1.9g; fat 0.2g; sodium 2.6mg. Full Nutrition

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