The Stove
Muhammara: Middle Eastern Red Pepper Dip
The word muhammara means red, blazing flame and this is what you’re getting with this delicious Middle Eastern dip with Syrian origins. Muhammara is made with red peppers, tahini, breadcrumbs, walnuts and crushed chilis, though you can find recipes that also include cumin, coriander seeds, garlic or lemon juice.
Naturally vegan-friendly and packed with flavor, muhammara is incredibly versatile. It can be enjoyed as a dip with nachos (btw, here’s another nacho cheese sauce we truly enjoy), pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks, but in many Arabic countries it is also served as a side dish alongside lamb, chicken, seafood, or grilled vegetables.
Try this delicious homemade muhammara recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis!
Ingredients
- 400 g jar of roasted red peppers (or roast your own red peppers)
- 150 g finely chopped walnuts
- 60 g breadcrumbs (or finely crushed rusks)
- 60-80 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- ½ tsp crushed chili flakes (or Greek bukovo)
- salt
- pepper
For serving:
- nachos (optional)
- baked pita bread (optional)
- sourdough bread (optional)
- raw vegetables sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Place the roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, tahini, pomegranate molasses, chili flakes, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning or olive oil as needed.
Enjoy!
Key facts
- Who: Middle Eastern · Muhammara