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magical muhammara

(1 rating)
Recipe by
C G
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

From 'The Language of Baklava'. For best flavor, use fresh bell peppers and not jarred.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For magical muhammara

  • 1 Tbsp
    chili pepper flakes (read note below)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin seeds, crushed well or cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    whole allspice, ground
  • 1 1/2 c
    walnuts, roasted (raw ok)
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp
    pomegranate molasses or 2 tablespoons unsweetened pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 c
    tomato puree
  • 2
    red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeds and membranes removed then chopped coarsely
  • flat leaf parsley, for garnish

How To Make magical muhammara

  • 1
    Note: I use Aleppo powder for many of my Middle Eastern recipes.
  • 2
    Place all the ingredients *except* for the flat leaf parsley in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • 3
    Transfer the muhammara to a non-reactive serving bowl or platter. Cover and chill several hours to allow the flavor to enhance.
  • 4
    Before serving, garnish the top with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with flat leaf parsley. Serve at room temperature with Arabic bread, pita chips, slices of French bread or similar. Really good served with a bowl of lebeneh on the side!

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