Palastinian•gourmet
Shatta (Red or Green) Middle Eastern Chile Paste
Middle Eastern shatta is a paste of blended chiles, lemon, and vinegar. It’s a hot, refreshing condiment that lasts months in the fridge.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 50 hr 35 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz red or green chilis ((See Note 1))
- 1 tbsp kosher salt ((a non-iodized salt))
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- olive oil to cover
Instructions
- 1
Trim stems from chiles and slice each pepper into thin rings, seeds included.
- 2
Place chiles and salt in a clean sterilized jar and close lid. Turn the jar, tossing chiles to coat in salt. Refrigerate 3 days.
- 3
Drain chiles and add to a food processor with vinegar and lemon juice. Process until smooth or leave a little chunky. Scrape back into same jar, top with enough olive oil to cover the top and seal. Keep refrigerated for up to 6 months.
- 4
Perfect spicy condiment to be used on any grilled meat, fish and vegetables. Great with labneh and pitas, too.