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Cava Skhug Recipe

Cava Skhug Recipe

Welcome to the Cava Skhug Recipe. Cava Skhug is a bold, spicy Middle Eastern sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and hot peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 –5 jalapeños or hot chili peppers stems removed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley packed
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Airtight jar for storage

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
  1. Wash herbs, peel garlic, and remove stems from the chili peppers. Roughly chop them for easier blending.
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Step 2: Blend the mixture
  1. In a food processor, combine herbs, chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
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Step 3: Add olive oil
  1. While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the sauce reaches a smooth yet slightly chunky consistency.
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Step 4: Taste and adjust
  1. Taste the skhug and adjust salt, lemon juice, or spice level as per your preference.
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Step 5: Store properly
  1. Transfer into an airtight jar and refrigerate. As the flavors combine, it tastes even better the next day.
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Notes

Cava Skhug is perfect as a topping for grain bowls, falafel wraps, and pita sandwiches.