Pilpelchuma

Pilpelchuma (), also spelled pilpelshuma (lit: "pepper garlic"), is a chilli-garlic paste similar to a hot sauce originating from the Libyan Jews and commonly used in Israeli cuisine.

==Overview== Pilpelchuma traditionally has been the main condiment in Libyan Jewish cuisine. Pilpelchuma made its way into Israeli cuisine in the mid-20th century with the community's forced migration to Israel. Pilpelchuma has a consistency similar to tomato paste and is available in Israel in packaged form typically in a tube or jar. Pilpelchuma is also commonly made at home. The two main ingredients of pilpelchuma are dried sweet and hot peppers that have been steamed and garlic. Other ingredients are olive oil, ground cumin and caraway seeds, lemon juice and kosher salt.