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Muhammara recipe
A smoky, spicy dip that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
- 100 g walnuts
- 2 garlic
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
How to make Muhammara
- Roast 3 red bell peppers over an open flame or in the oven until charred and soft, about 20 minutes.
- Let the roasted peppers cool for a few minutes before peeling off the skin and removing the seeds.
- In a food processor, combine the peeled roasted peppers and 100 g of walnuts.
- Add 2 cloves of garlic, 4 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.
- Include 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve the Muhammara with pita bread or fresh vegetables for dipping.
What is Muhammara?
Muhammara is a traditional dish from Syria, baked in the oven, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around walnuts. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Muhammara take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on walnuts. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Muhammara?
Roasting the peppers adds depth to the dip's flavor.
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