Traditional Muhammara (Syrian Hot Pepper Dip)

Traditional Muhammara (Syrian Hot Pepper Dip)

by Carmen Rhodes 2 years ago
5 (3)
5 minutes
236.1 kcal
9.3 g carbs
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Description

This is a traditional hot pepper dip/spread from Aleppo, Syria. It is quite popular in eastern Mediterranean dishes, especially Turkey. This is very traditional and authentic, and I am sure you will enjoy! Serve with traditional Turkish pide (or your favorite flat bread) or spread on crackers.

Ingredients
  • 2 sweet bell peppers, seeded and quartered
  • 3 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed
  • ¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Aleppo pepper
  • 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely ground
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch sumac powder
Directions
  1. 1. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2. Place the bell peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet; roast under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3. Toast the bread slices in a toaster and let cool; place into a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out air, seal bag, and crush with a rolling pin to make crumbs.
  4. 4. Transfer peppers to a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Set aside until the skins of the peppers are loose, about 15 minutes; remove and discard skins. Mash the peeled peppers with a fork.
  5. 5. Combine mashed peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, pomegranate molasses, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor; pulse the mixture a few times to blend before running at lowest setting. Slowly stream olive oil into the pepper mixture as it blends until integrated completely; transfer mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle sumac over the mixture to serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 236.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 9.3 g
protein: 3.7 g
saturated fat: 2.7 g
sodium: 53.1 mg
fiber: 2.8 g
sugar: 2.4 g