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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Shatta That Teta Never Told You (But Would Approve Of)

Shatta has traditionally been a humble condiment; a simple plate topper that brings a burst of fresh heat to any meal. While there’s nothing wrong with that, at Fil we...

Filanthropy - Flavour That Makes a Difference

Since the very beginning, we’ve believed that as a Palestinian food brand, our Shatta should do more than taste good. It should do good. Fil was never meant to exist...

The Story of a Spoonful: The Origin Of Our “Award-Winning” Shatta Jam

When we first started Fil, we never set out to make a chilli jam...

Fil in the Wild: Now Available in 25 Locations (and Counting!)

We're thrilled to share that Fil is now available in more than 25 carefully chosen stockists — from independent grocers and delis to artisan food platforms, cafés, and even a...

Cult Heroes - Arayes

Some dishes just belong to a time and place. Arayes is one of them. It’s the dish we secretly hope someone brings, but never want to demand. This bbq cult...

palestinian shatta zaatar roast chicken comfort food

Food that Tastes Like Home - Baba’s Spicy, Aromatic Zaa’tar Chicken

Comfort food isn’t just about ingredients - it’s about the memories stirred with every bite. Here’s the story (and recipe) behind one of the dishes that brings me home.

What is Shatta?

Welcome to the Fil newsletter. We told ourselves we wouldn’t start one, but we realised that this space offers something unique that Instagram and other channels do not—an intimate way...