Palestinian Shatta: Spicy Middle Eastern Pepper Sauce

Name: Palestinian Shatta: Spicy Middle Eastern Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 d 20 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 6 ounces Spicy Red Peppers; 2 jalapeños; 4 garlic cloves; 2 Tablespoons vinegar; ½ lemon; ¼ Cup cilantro; ¼ Cup fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons walnuts

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Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
3 d
Total Time
3 d 20 mins
Servings
8
Calories
60 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine
African, Middle Eastern

Palestinian Shatta: Spicy Middle Eastern Pepper Sauce

Iris Warren

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Also known as Zhoug sauce, this fiery Middle Eastern hot sauce is made with spicy red chiles, fresh herbs, and walnuts. Use as a condiment to kick up the heat level for your favorite grilled meats, eggs, vegetables, or part of a mezze spread.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 ounces Spicy Red Peppers like Aleppo or Fresno
2 jalapeños
4 garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons vinegar
½ lemon Juiced
¼ Cup cilantro Chopped
¼ Cup fresh parsley Chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons walnuts

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Instructions

Rinse the chiles and remove the seeds and stems. Leave the piths/ribs for increase spice or remove to lessen the spice level.
Slice the chiles and place in a jar with the salt.. Seal and set in a warm place to ferment for 3 days. (This step is optional, but the authentic way to prepare shatta).
Rinse the cilantro and parsley. Remove the stems.
Add the garlic to the food processor and pulse to chop. Add the chiles, herbs, and pulse to coarsely chop.
Add the liquid ingredients and pulse to combine. The shatta should be finely chopped, but you do not want a paste, nor do you want large chunks.
Finely chop the walnuts and stir into the hot sauce. Place in a sealable jar and refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 461IU (9%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	60kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	293mg	12%
Potassium	101mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	461IU	9%
Vitamin C	36mg	40%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%