INGREDIENTS
for the meatballs:
- 1/2 pound ground chorizo
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh black pepper
for the zhug sauce:
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 jalapeño, de-seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of water, more as needed to thin out
Optional: crusty bread, basmati or cauliflower rice for serving
