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Fresh green or red chili peppers
Cilantro
Garlic
Cumin
Cardamom
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Sea salt
Shoug is made fresh using a blend of vibrant herbs and chili peppers for a zesty, spicy punch. It’s one of the most dynamic sauces in Middle Eastern cuisine and pairs beautifully with:
Shawarma
Bowls
Salads
Pita sandwiches
Its bold heat and herbal freshness enhance both meat and vegetarian dishes.
Yes — shoug is one of our spiciest sauces, made with fresh chili peppers.
Yes — it contains only plant-based ingredients.
Yes, shoug is naturally gluten-free (with standard cross-contamination precautions).
It originates from Yemen and is widely used across Middle Eastern and Levantine cuisines.
It combines chili heat with fresh herbs and warm spices like cumin and cardamom, giving it a unique, bright, and aromatic flavor.
Shawarma, falafel, kabobs, bowls, salads — anything that benefits from spicy brightness.
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