Zhug I
Zhug is a hot condiment used for adding flavor and spice to foods. Its preparation varies, depending upon local use.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp caraway seed
- 3–4 pods of cardamom
- 4 red, very hot dried cayenne peppers, stems removed
- 1 head of fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Salt
Ingredients for 3 servings (85 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Grind and blend all the above ingredients together.
- 2
Store in a sealed jar.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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