Yemen's Very Famous Zhoug!

Um Safia's Note:

This is a version of the Yemeni spice paste called Zhoug, from Aliza Green.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 15-30

Yield: 3.0 cups

• 1 lb jalapenos or 1 lb serrano chili
• 1 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Trim, seed, and coarsely chop 1 pound jalapeño or serrano chiles. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chiles with 1 cup each chopped Italian parsley and cilantroincluding the tender stems, 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
2. Process to form a rough,chunky paste. Pour in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and process again briefly. Pack into a glass jar, cover the top with olive oil, and store in the refrigerator up to 3 months.