shatta (شطة)
Language: Arabic
Description: A fiery paste made with dried chillis, cumin and coriander (US: cilantro), salt, olive oil and tomatoes. A relation of harissa, it is added to soups and stews to add a kick.
Ethnicity: Arabic
Most frequent country: Middle East
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