Zaatar-Grilled Corn with Zhoug

Updated February 06, 2023

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As great as it is to travel the world to experience new street food, sometimes the best inspiration is right in your own backyard. Here in the United States, we have some of the most delicious corn growing through a decent chunk of the year, and we love to showcase it on our menus when it’s at its peak. Blanching and then grilling the corn is the perfect way to prep it for this zesty Israeli interpretation that shows up on our menu in warm weather. Instead of slathering it with butter, we’re recommending some spicy Israeli zhoug—an incredibly flavorful Middle Eastern green sauce with a texture between pesto and classic Mexican salsa verde. If you are missing a little extra fat, try mixing the zhoug with some vegan butter.

Serves6 to 8

CostInexpensive

Easy

Recipe CourseVegetable

Dietary ConsiderationVegan

Type of DishVegetable

Ingredients

For the Za’atar Marinade
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Za’atar
For the Zhoug
3 jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
2 peeled garlic cloves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup sunflower oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 to 8 ears of corn, shucked

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Combine all of the zhoug ingredients in a food processor and process until the peppers and herbs are broken down and the mixture is the consistency of a loose pesto. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Blanch the corn for 8 minutes, then drain.
Preheat a chargrill to high or a grill pan over high heat, then brush each ear with about 2 tablespoons of za’atar marinade. Grill the corn briefly until lightly charred.
Top the corn with zhoug and serve immediately.

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JFisher

Aug 21, 2017

While I've seasoned corn on the cob with spice mixes, I've never attempted serving with zhoug or using zaatar for flavor. Jalapeno, cilantro and some of my favorites spices in the green sauce. I have some corns lying in the fridge and will serving this to my kids as a snack treat. I hope they like the zaatar marinade. Zaatar is indeed a wonderful seasoning and marinade food. I love quality zaatar and wish others can enjoy it, too. But many mixes sold in the market give it a bad name because of false labeling and unknown ingredients. If buying online search for quality Zaatar, zaatar with no fillings, pure Zaatar, or zaatar no salt. If allowed to recommend, Id suggest you check out this online store called 'eatzaatar'.