Muhammara
Smoky red pepper and walnut dip
Think of it as: Like romesco's Syrian cousin with a sweet-sour twist
Red, but it wins on richness, not heat.
What does it taste like?
Sweet roasted pepper, nutty walnut, tangy pomegranate and a gentle burn.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureThick and spreadable
What is it?
A dip of roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs and pomegranate molasses, born in Aleppo, Syria. The name roughly means "reddened."Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Part of a meze spread, scooped up with warm pita.
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🇸🇾Syria
CapitalDamascus
Populationabout 26 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesAgriculture, Textiles
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Ingredients
- 3 red bell peppers
- 80 g walnuts
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
Can't find it? Lemon juice with a little honey can stand in for pomegranate molasses.
How to make it (one way)
- Char the peppers until black, then peel.
- Lightly toast the walnuts.
- Blitz everything in a food processor.
- Season with salt.
- Spread on a plate and top with olive oil and walnuts.
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