It is made from green, not blackened olives that are beginning to ripen and will last for a short time. When the olives ripen and grow large, it is time to make olive with boots. Boots made of large green olives will last a little longer than broken olives. Also known as scratched olive or slitting.
Shatta is a delicious Middle Eastern hot sauce made from green or red chillies, olive oil and vinegar. Add it to anything in need of a spicy kick! Follow this shatta recipe for a fermented or unfermented spicy sauce.