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The Exchange zhoug

Time 15 minutes
Yields Makes about 4 cups
The Exchange zhoug
(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times )
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Like all regional spice blends, there are as many zhoug recipes as there are people who make it, and conversations surrounding what defines the Yemenite condiment can feel as divisive as any discussion regarding the Middle East.

From the Exchange restaurant in Los Angeles, a heavy dose of cardamom added to the standard cilantro, chiles and garlic gives this zhoug its unique character.

From the story: What’s up with all the zhoug at restaurants around town

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1

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, chiles, coriander, cardamom and garlic. Pulse to chop and combine.

2

With the processor running, stream in the oil to emulsify. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste.

Adapted from a recipe from the Exchange in Los Angeles.