Course | Dip |
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Place of origin | Syria |
Region or state | Levant |
Main ingredients | Red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, red chili paste, salt, olive oil, cumin |
Muhammara (Arabic: محمرة "reddened") or mhammara is a spicy dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. It is associated with Aleppo,[1] but is also found in Turkey, especially in southeastern regions, where Arab dishes are more common in the local cuisine because of the Syrian cultural influence, as well as in Western Armenian cuisine.[2] In Turkey, muhammara is referred to as acuka[3] and is served as part of the mezze platter appetizer course.[4]
The principal ingredients are usually fresh or dried peppers, usually Aleppo pepper and pomegranate molasses, optional are ground walnuts, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. It may also contain garlic, salt, lemon juice and sometimes spices such as cumin.[5][6] It may be garnished with mint leavesorparsley.
Muhammara is eaten as a dip with bread, as a spread for toast, and as a sauce for kebabs, grilled meats, and fish.[5][7]
Arabs will reflexively tell you that the famous muḥammara comes from Aleppo.
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