Shetney, Zhug or Zahaweg [شتني–سحاوق]
January 2, 2012 by lamyaalmas
This is usually served as an accompaniment to meals in Yemen in both the northern and southern parts of the country. It’s for those who like a little more spiciness to their food. Some of them take on a reddish color because of extra tomatoes [it’s a ratio thing], but I like mine greener so I add more cilantro than I do tomatoes. With it we usually serve greens such as arugula, lettuce, green onions, radishes, daikon usually washed and whole , but if they are too big then cut roughly into 3 bite sizes. You will need:
1) 1 roma tomato [preferably firm or else it will be watery]
2) 3 tbslp of roughly chopped cilantro [eye ball it]
3) one small green chilly pepper [less if you don’t like it spicy]
4) 1 clove garlic
5) salt to taste
6) 1/4 cup lemon juice
Blend all either in a blender for a smooth texture, or a food processor if you like it chunky. Pour into a bowl and serve as as condiment to your main meal.
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Yes! I used to make this but always felt it wasnt the same as from a yemeni with other recipes insha allah yours will be authentic…Jazak Allahu khair for all your recipes. Oh and Alhamdulilah I have finally gotten the Aseed correct…
What used to happen to Sr. Aisha? Did it become watery? It is usually the case. So best to always choose some firm tomatoes and not add too much lemon juice. Also another way is to make it chunky [if you don’t have firm tomatoes] and that should work as well :) I remember my mum and grandma used to use traditional mortar and pestle [the mortar was a big slab of stone] to make this, and like anything handmade it was delicious. Now we have so many blenders and food processors.
Allahu Akbar and Maa Sha Allah to you finally making Aseeda :) Proud of you! Your husband is lucky to have you Maa Sha Allah ! I hope insha Allah he appreciates you always.
Jazak Allahu Khayr for your kind words! My husband loves yemeni food about as much as a yemeni man!!I tease him sometimes he should have a yemeni wife. lol. I will keep you updated as always on my success and failure. =)
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