Sahawek (سحاوق) recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Sahawek (سحاوق) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Traditional Yemeni sauce made with chili, tomatoes, garlic, herbs and feta cheese. Great compliment to all of our main dishes.

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Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the fresh chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and cilantro finely.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Let it Rest

    Allow the sauce to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the Sahawek as a dip or sauce alongside your favorite Yemeni main dishes.