Middle Eastern Muhammara Dip Recipe Video
Muhammara (Arabic: محمرة 'reddened') or mhammara is a hot pepper dip originally from Aleppo, Syria,[1] and now found in many places in Anatolia and the Levant.
The principal ingredients are usually fresh or dried peppers, ground walnuts, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. It may also contain garlic, salt, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and sometimes spices (e.g. cumin). It may be garnished with mint leaves.
Ingredients
Walnuts - 1 1/2 cup, toasted
Red bell peppers - 2, roasted and peeled
Plain bread crumbs - 1/4 cup (use panko if available)
Red pepper flakes - 1 tablespoon
Garlic - 3 cloves
Lemon juice - 3 tablespoons
Pomegranate molasses - 3 tablespoons
Paprika - 1 tablespoon
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil, mint and olives - for garnish
Directions
MAKING
1. Toast walnuts in a 450 oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth with a little bit of texture.
SERVING
3. Serve the spread in a nice plate and garnish with olive oil, mint leaves and olives.
NOTE
You can store this also in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
1. Toast walnuts in a 450 oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth with a little bit of texture.
SERVING
3. Serve the spread in a nice plate and garnish with olive oil, mint leaves and olives.
NOTE
You can store this also in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Editors Review
Muhammara is the next most popular dip to hummus! This delicious roasted pepper and walnut dip is delicious with bread, on toast or crackers and even as a sauce topping for kebabs, grilled meats and fish. A must try for those you like peppers and nuts. A wonderfully nutritious vegan dip!Chef
