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.

Did you know that Saudi Arabia has the largest desalination plant in the world.  Even so, a liter of potable water is more expensive than a liter of oil.  Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a natural lake or river.  They have dug very deep wells to meet the needs of the people and their agriculture.  They only receive about 4 inches of rain per year.

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