Shatta (Hot Chili Sauce)

Shatta is a hot chili sauce widely used across Lebanon and the wider Levant. It is made mainly from chili peppers and is commonly used to add heat and flavour to everyday food. People spoon it into falafel and shawarma sandwiches, serve it beside grilled meat and chicken, stir it into stews, soups and rice dishes, or mix it with olive oil and lemon as a quick dip or dressing. A small amount usually goes a long way, so it is often added a little at a time to taste. You can find shatta on the shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill essential products, helping to cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.