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Sahawiq (Yemeni chilli and green tomato dip)

Also known as zhoug, sahawiq is a spicy and herbaceous green Yemeni condiment that can be used as a sauce on meat, fish, rice and chickpea dishes, as a spread and as a dip.

Sahawiq (chilli and green tomato dip)
Sahawiq (chilli and green tomato dip) Credit: Adam Liaw

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By Fatima Awad Ali Salim

Source: SBS


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  • makes 1¼ cups serves
  • preparation 10 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 5 green chillies, coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • ½ bunch coriander, leaves and stalks, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 green tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup mint leaves
  • ¼ cup parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz into a paste.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl if using immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

 

Photography by Adam Liaw.

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Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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