Muhammara
Muhammara or “roasted red pepper dip” is a traditionally spicy, red pepper dip, originally from Turkey. It is closely associated with the middle eastern palette and thus, has a very rich flavour profile.
Recipe
Preparation time- 10 minutes
Cooking time- 15 minutes + 12/15 minutes to roast the bell pepper
Assembly time- 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 Red bell peppers - roasted on a flame, de-skinned and de-seeded
20g Pecan nuts or Walnuts
4 tsp Chilli paste (recipe below)
4 Garlic cloves (can be omitted to make a no-onion/garlic muhammara)
4 Black peppercorns
10g Cumin powder
30g Panko breadcrumbs- toasted
15g Coriander stems
1 tbsp Olive oil
Salt as required
Lemon juice as required
Chilli paste
To make the chilli paste, soak 5/6 dry red chilli in hot water for an hour and blend to a paste.
Method
In a blender, blend the bell peppers, gradually add each of the ingredients and blend.
Assembly
Add the muhammara in a shallow bowl.
Top with pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.
HAPPY COOKING!!