A vibrant and full-bodied frozen Culinary Paste made from blended spicy jalapeños, savory garlic and herbs. S’chug is a green hot sauce popular in the Middle East also known as zhoug, zhug or skhug.
Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug): 5 Different Ways
Our culinary experts show five totally different applications of just how far you can take this single ingredient.
1 Ingredient 5 Ways
Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug)
Charred Cauliflower Steak with S’chug and Tangerine
Try a plant-powered entrée that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor. Thick-cut cauliflower steak is seasoned, grilled, and then brushed with s’chug sauce made with SupHerb Farms Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug), tangerine and olive oil for a punch of zest and heat form the jalapeño forward sauce. Served over a savory Greek yogurt, and crispy chickpeas.
Insight: 1 in 4 consumers love/like Middle Eastern flavors. Source: Datassential 2024.
Jalapeño Pesto Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Elevate your appetizer experience with our delectable Jalapeño Pesto Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. Savory mini portabella mushroom caps are generously filled with a flavorful blend of cream cheese and zesty Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug), topped with parmesan and baked to golden perfection. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of creamy, spicy and earthy flavors.
Insight: Gen Z and Millennials have particularly high affinity for the global flavor of s’chug. Source: SupHerb Farms, Generational Differences, June 2022.
S’chug & Agave Glazed Ribs
Smoked baby back ribs get brushed with an agaves’chug sweet and spicy glaze. Serve topped with pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. With the zesty addition of SupHerb Farms Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug), classic BBQ ribs get a twist with some global flavor that consumers will travel for!
Insight: Middle Eastern-inspired BBQ is a trend to watch for Gen Z! Source: SupHerb Farms, BBQ Around the World, Aug 2022.
Smoked Spicy Corn Salad
Corn is combined with mayo, smoked paprika, tomatoes, IQF Yellow Onion, IQF Cilantro, cotija cheese crumbles and Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug) for a smoky, savory side dish with a jalapeño kick of powerful flavor.
Insight: Across the board, US consumers love mac & cheese. Create a stand-out offering by incorporating a unique base of flavors. Source: Datassential, Mac and Cheese Inspiration Report 2023.
Fiery Avocado Benedict
Two toasted English muffin halves are spread with a mixture of smashed avocado and Jalapeno Pesto (S’chug), then both are layered with ripe tomato, fresh arugula, crispy bacon strips, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. Garnish with IQF Diced Red Jalapeno and fresh chives.
Insight: 39% of US consumers love/like eggs benedict. Source: Datassential 2024.
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