Zhough Sauce

Fresh parsley and cilantro combine with mildly spicy serrano chiles and garlic to make this speedy, flavor-packed sauce from Maydān restaurant. Use this versatile, herb-packed condiment to top Slow-Grilled Cauliflower with Tahina and Zhough.

Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 

  • 1 ½ cups grapeseed oil

  • 6 serrano chiles, unseeded, stems removed 

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and finely ground

  • 5 garlic cloves

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and process on high speed until smooth and pesto-like in consistency, about 1 minute. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Originally appeared: June 2021

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