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Muhammara

2 Cups

20 minutes

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Muhammara is a spicy-tart dip for flatbread made from walnuts and roasted red peppers. The name comes from the Arabic word for reddened, and the dish originated in Syria, where it often is served alongside hummus and baba ganoush. Aleppo pepper is made from ground dried Halaby chilies; it tastes subtly of cumin and fruit, with only mild heat. Look for it in well-stocked markets and spice shops, but if you cannot find it, simply leave it out—the muhammara will still be delicious. Serve with flatbread or vegetables for dipping or use as a sandwich spread.

2

Cups

Tip

Don’t forget to pat the roasted peppers dry after draining them. Excess moisture will make the muhammara watery in both flavor and consistency.

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4

    teaspoons ground cumin

  • 7

    inch pita bread, torn into rough pieces

Directions

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Reviews
Christopher H.
December 26, 2023
Memories of Turkey
Recently made this for a Turkish inspired Christmas dinner. I needed to accommodate several gluten free guests and subbed 1.5 pieces of gluten free bread in place of the pita. The results were excellent though benefitted from a few hours in the fridge for the GF hydrate a bit. This was very reminiscent of the muhammara we had on our recent trip to Turkey
Darien M.

On TV, Chris made a point that using untoasted raw walnuts was key to making this dish good. Very important to remember!