I first
made Muhammara, a Middle Eastern roasted red pepper walnut dip four years ago.
I drizzle in some pomegranate molasses, a Middle Eastern pantry staple not seen in my cooking since
I made muhammara, to add sweetness and tang to the dressing.
In the meantime,
make the muhammara.
The traditional way to
make muhammara, a classic Syrian spread, is with roasted peppers, but this delicious version swaps in earthy beets.
Not exact matches
After
making it, we discovered it is adapted from
Muhammara dip, a middle eastern / Syrian dip
made with similar ingredients plus bread crumbs and pomegranate molasses.
I decided to
make a dish that I love, but have never
made at home,
muhammara.
Muhammara is a Syrian dip
made with roasted red pepper and walnuts.
The flavors of
muhammara are quite strong and can thus easily stand out at the dinner table, so
make sure you enjoy it as a preface to a meal with equal amounts of density and flavor, like a roasted chicken or beef dish.
We are still enjoying the double batch of
muhammara I
made last weekend, and this has been one of my favorite combinations: a bowl of wheat berries and roasted veggies topped with a big dollop of that rich spread.
, red - peppery
Muhammara and Pear Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins that gently prod you to ferment your own food, use leftovers,
make good ingredient choices and pay attention to your own cravings.