Eastern snack muhammara
12 servings
60 minutes
Muhammara is a traditional appetizer from Syrian cuisine that captivates with its rich depth of flavor. The dish is based on roasted sweet peppers that provide a delicate sweetness and smoky aroma. Spicy chili pepper adds zest, while garlic and walnuts contribute richness. Spices like cumin and caraway fill the appetizer with warm Eastern notes. The narsharab sauce made from pomegranates adds a refined tang that balances the taste. Muhammara pairs perfectly with crispy pita or other bread, revealing all its aromatic facets. The dish is ideal for festive gatherings as well as cozy family dinners, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of Eastern gastronomic tradition.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Place the peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet and send them to the oven for 20-30 minutes until the skin blackens.
- Sweet pepper: 1 kg
3
Transfer the peppers to a bag or cover with film, leave for 10 minutes.
4
Remove the skin and seeds from the peppers.
5
Cut the bread crust into cubes and dry in the oven for 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the peppers to the blender bowl, add chili, garlic, bread, and nuts.
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- White bread: 80 g
- Walnuts: 50 g
7
Beat until a uniform smooth texture.
8
Dry roast cumin and caraway in a pan. Grind them in a mortar or coffee grinder.
- Cumin (zira): 2 g
- Caraway: 2 g
9
Add all the spices, lemon juice, and narsharab, and mix again.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Narsharab sauce: 50 ml
- Paprika: 3 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Serve muhammara with toasted pita or other bread.
- Pita: to taste