Description
Muhammara, a classic Mediterranean dish, can be served as a dip with pita or as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. Adjust the spicing to suit your tastes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup small walnut pieces
- 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Aleppo pepper powder (OR 1 teaspoon paprika. See note.)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oil. walnuts, breadcrumbs, Aleppo powder or paprika, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and salt. Stir well; taste. Adjust if needed.
- Refrigerate in a covered container.
Notes
I got this recipe from Jennifer Bain, Food Editor at the Toronto Star. It’s orgininally from Arz Fine Foods in Toronto.
At the time of posting, Aleppo pepper powder, which is from Syria, is almost impossible to find in Canada because of the political situation. Arz suggested hot scaled peppers as a suitable substitute. If you can’t find this pepper powder, or find it too hot, use paprika.
Pomegranate molasses can be found at most Middle Eastern grocery stores. This thick syrup is reduced pomegranat juice. It’s sour with a tangy-sweet edge.