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Zhug II
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Zhug II

7 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

28
Calories
1g
Protein
0g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Coriander not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 sm Mild red peppers
  • 2 x Fresh red chilies, (2 to 3)
  • A handful of coriander leaves
  • 1 1/2 tbl Ground coriander
  • 6 x Cloves garlic
  • Seeds from 6 green cardamoms
  • 5 ml (1-2 tsp) lemon juice, (5 to 10)

Directions

1

In Yemen, this is the traditional spice mix, a combination of garlic and peppers, and whatever spices the cook chooses. Use as a table condiment.

2

Finely chop the red peppers and chilies, removing the seeds. Chop the coriander leaves. Blend or pound all the ingredients to a paste, and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

3

Category:Yemeni Recipes

4

Category:Yemeni Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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