SHATTAH (A SAUDI ARABIAN HOT SAUCE)
Shattah is a Saudi Arabian hot sauce that is always served alongside Al Kabsa their national dish of chicken and rice. It is quite spicy and you should only add as much heat as you think you can tolerate. It is made with red jalapenos and Thai bird chilies but has some acid like vinegar, and tomato paste to cut the heat.
I actually loved this sauce and I will make it over and over again. I felt that it really elevated the dish and can see it being used on a multitude of things as you would a salsa. What will you put shattah on?
I was actually surprised that a hot sauce was enjoyed as a condiment in Saudi Arabia, I guess the dishes have so much flavor and spice (not hot) in them to begin with, I simply didn’t expect it. Shattah is a real treat, and I am happy to have discovered it.
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Shattah (A Saudi Arabian Hot Sauce)
A spicy hot sauce called shattah is served alongside many dishes in Saudi Arabia but especially loved next to the national dish Al Kabsa.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 65 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic
- 5 red jalapeño chilies stem removed
- 10 Thai bird chilies stems removed
- 1 cup Flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¾ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the mixture to a sauce pan, cover, and place on medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
- Stir, remove from the heat and let cool.
- Serve alongside Al Kabsa but can be used on just about anything
Recipe Notes
Adjust the number of chilies to your heat tolerance.
Nutrition Facts
Shattah (A Saudi Arabian Hot Sauce)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 494mg21%
Potassium 358mg10%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1270IU25%
Vitamin C 38.5mg47%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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