Hot Sauce (Saudi Arabian Shattah)

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 jalapeños and Thai bird chilies but has some acid like vinegar, and tomato paste to cut the heat.

8 cloves garlic
5 red jalapeño chilies, stem removed
10 Thai bird chilies, stems removed
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ Tbsp. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper, freshly cracked
1 tsp. cumin powder
¾ cup tomato paste
1 cup water

Place all into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add the mixture to a sauce pan, cover, and place on medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil.

Stir, remove from the heat and let cool.

Serve alongside Al Kabsa but can be used on just about anything

Makes 8 servings.