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