Muhammara

4 servings

25 minutes

Muhammara is a flavorful paste with rich taste that comes from Eastern cuisines and has gained recognition in Jewish gastronomy. Its base is sweet and spicy pepper roasted to softness, with a nutty hint of walnuts and a tangy acidity from lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Cumin adds an Eastern spice, while garlic provides depth of flavor. This paste is perfect as a dip with rustic bread or flatbreads and can be used as a sauce for vegetables, meat, or fish. Muhammara combines the warmth of spices, velvety texture, and sweet-spicy balance of flavors, making it indispensable for festive and everyday meals.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 523.9
• Proteins: 8.8g
• Fats: 44.2g
• Carbohydrates: 24.6g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Sugar: to taste
• Ground cumin (zira): 1 tsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Walnuts: 115 g
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Chili pepper: 3 pc
• Sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Country bread: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Roast bell peppers and chili in the oven until softened and peel off the skin. Chop finely. Squeeze juice from the lemon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 3 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
   • Lemon: 1 piece

2. Tear the bread and place it in a blender or food processor. Also add the finely chopped peppers, chopped garlic, lemon juice, and all other ingredients except for the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Country bread: 100 g
   • Chili pepper: 3 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Walnuts: 115 g
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1 teaspoon
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar:  to taste

3. Whip until homogeneous, then gradually pour in the olive oil and mix thoroughly. It should result in a paste. Serve by transferring to a small bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 100 ml