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Green shatta - MIddle Eastern hot chili paste

A fiercely spicy and herbaceous condiment. Its delicious on grilled meats and fish, hummus, ful medames, and pretty much everything else!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: seasoning
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: cilantro, hot sauce, spicy

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves and soft stems
  • 1/2 bunch parsley leaves and soft stems
  • 6-8 serrano peppers remove seeds and ribs if you want a milder shatta
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling

Instructions

  • Toss all ingredients in food processor, pulse a few times until broken up, then process until you get a chunky paste, making sure to scrape down the sides a few times to get everything incorporated.
  • Transfer to a mason or other jar with tight-fitting lid, pour on more olive oil to cover, and refrigerate.

Notes

Will keep for at least a month in refrigerator.