Muhammara

Muhammara
09 May 2024

Muhammara is an invaluable flavor that came to Turkish cuisine from Syria. It leaves an unforgettable taste on the palate with the harmony of roasted peppers, tomato paste, and spices. Although it is usually on our tables as an appetizer, it can be consumed as an appetizer for dinner or for breakfast in the morning. The most delicious accompaniment is feta cheese. It is usually consumed with bread. This perfect flavor that makes you eager to munch is very easy to make, and you don't need to cook it. If your ingredients are ready, the stages of making muhammaras are below. 

How Many Calories is Muhammara?

One tablespoon (15 grams) of muhammara has 56 calories. 

Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook time : 5 mins
Servings : 6 People
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Muhammara

Ingredients

  • 5 roasted red peppers
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 teaspoon red chili pepper
  • 3 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup walnut kernels
  • 2 slices of stale bread or sliced bread
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3~4 tbsp pomegranate syrup
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

For the top:

  • Parsley
Muhammara

Instructions

  1. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds, and put them in a food processor.
  2. After adding the garlic and mashing the peppers, put them in a bowl. Add tomato paste to it. 
  3. Chop the walnut kernels and bread into small pieces in the food processor.
  4. Mix with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy your meal.
Serving Suggestions

Put the mohammara on serving plates and sprinkle chopped parsley all over. Drizzle olive oil over it and serve with bread slices.

Expert Tips
  • You can make muhammara by chopping it with a knife instead of a food processor. 
  • You can change the level of heat according to your spice resistance.
  • If you are going to use ready-roasted peppers, you should wash the peppers after removing them from their juice.
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