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Palestinian Shatta: Spicy Middle Eastern Pepper Sauce
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.