Chef Skylar Bush's Skhug

"This herby bright hot sauce based on jalapenos is a great accompaniment to any grilled food. " - chef Skylar Bush

January 31, 2020

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 8 jalapeno peppers, deseeded except for 1
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

1.  De-stem parsley and cilantro; set aside. Combine jalapeƱos and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. 

2.  Add parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice and pulse until blended. Add salt and spices and drizzle in olive oil, pulsing until a pesto-like consistency.

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 8 jalapeno peppers, deseeded except for 1
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup olive oil