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EYESORE 9001

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6. My first encounter with shatta

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Wed Jun 19, 2024, 02:15 PM

Jun 2024

was in a Lebanese restaurant. It’s been nearly 50 years. Damn. Anyway, the shatta came in a small bowl and looked quite innocuous, a nice healthy green glow to it, so I spooned some onto a tiny bit of pita bread and popped it into my mouth. Mind you, I love hot & spicy food, but it triggers unfortunate responses when I encounter it unexpectedly. I was able to avert public embarrassment by stifling the hacking fit into which I wanted to erupt.

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I got a jar of shatta. It is HOT! [View all] Marthe48 Jun 2024 OP

no, but I bought a jar of shitto a while back. Kali Jun 2024 #1

Good question Marthe48 Jun 2024 #2

I've been making it when preparing the Egyptian dish Koushari. Harker Jun 2024 #3

That's impressive! Marthe48 Jun 2024 #4

It's another layer of personal involvement that I enjoy very much. Harker Jun 2024 #5

My first encounter with shatta EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #6

A warning is good for things like this Marthe48 Jun 2024 #7

I would say the reds are hotter EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #8

The local Mexican restaurant has a special hot salsa Marthe48 Jun 2024 #9