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Spicy Middle Eastern Shatta Hot Sauce.

Palestinian Shatta: Spicy Middle Eastern Pepper Sauce

Carne Diem Culinary
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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Optional fermenting time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 20 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Sauce
Cuisine African, Middle Eastern
Servings 8
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces Spicy Red Peppers like Aleppo or Fresno
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Aleppo, Cilantro, lemon, olive oil, parsley, spicy, walnuts
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