Delicious Muhammara recipe: A tasty Syrian dip to try

Ingredients for Muhammara

• 120 g walnuts

• 3 large red peppers, deseeded

• 60 g fine fresh breadcrumbs

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 30 ml Aleppo-style or Maras pepper or other mild chilli flakes

• 15 ml tahini

• 5 ml fresh lemon juice

• 2.5 g paprika

• 30 ml pomegranate molasses, plus more for drizzling

• kosher salt

How to make Muhammara

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional) or 160°C (fan).  

2. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking tray, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant, about 8–10 minutes.  Let them cool.  Pick out a few walnuts for serving and coarsely chop; set aside.  

3. Meanwhile, place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the grill.  Grill the bell peppers on a rimmed baking tray, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and the flesh is softened, about 12–15 minutes.  (Alternatively, you can char them over a gas burner on medium-high heat, turning occasionally with tongs, for 12–15 minutes.)  

4. Transfer the grilled bell peppers to a medium bowl and cover tightly with cling film to steam for 10 minutes; this makes it easier to remove the skins.  

5. Remove the skins from the bell peppers (it’s fine if some bits remain); discard the ribs and seeds.  Pulse the bell peppers, breadcrumbs, oil, Aleppo-style pepper, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, remaining walnuts, and 30 ml of pomegranate molasses in a food processor until mostly smooth.  Season the muhammara with salt.  

6. Transfer the muhammara to a small bowl, drizzle with more pomegranate molasses, and top with the reserved chopped walnuts.

Disclaimer
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