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28 March 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A staple on Cairo's tables, shatta combines charred red peppers with garlic, vinegar and cumin, brought together with olive oil. Serve alongside grilled meats and small dishes at a party.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Char the peppers

10 min

Char the red chilies over a cooktop flame or in the oven until their skins blacken. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to steam for 10 minutes.

2

Peel the peppers

10 min

Peel the rested peppers and remove the seeds.

3

Blend

5 min

Blend the peeled peppers with the garlic, vinegar, cumin and salt to make a smooth paste.

4

Blend in the oil

5 min

Slowly add the olive oil while mixing. Once thickened, transfer to a serving bowl.

Reminder

Cover the charred peppers with plastic wrap and let them steam; this makes the skins easier to peel.

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Bora Samancı Commis 5 months ago

Sarımsağı 4 diş yerine 2 dişe indirdim çünkü misafirlerimden biri sarımsağa duyarlıydı, sos yine de lezzetliydi ama orijinal kadar keskin olmadı; bir dahakine belki üç dişte durup ortasını bulmayı deneyeceğim.

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İrem Akşit Commis 5 months ago

6 acı biberle yaptığımda benim için oldukça yakıcı oldu, ilk kaşıkta bile gözlerim yaşardı; tatlı kırmızı biber karıştırıp acılığı bir sonraki seferde dengeleyeceğim, misafirlere sunmadan önce tadına bakmanızı öneririm.

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