Muhammara

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For other uses, see Muhammerah.
Muhammara
CourseDip
Place of originAleppo, Syria
Region or stateLevant
Main ingredientsRed peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, red chili paste, salt, olive oil, cumin

The name muhammara (Arabic: محمرة "reddened") or mhammara comes from the Arabic word for "reddened," which reflects its vibrant red color. It is a dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. It is commonly associated with Syria but is also found in Lebanon,[1] Iraq, Israel, Palestine and Turkey, especially in its southeastern regions where Arab dishes are more common in the local cuisine due to Lebanese cultural influence in the region. Muhammara can also be found in Western Armenian cuisine.[2] In Turkey, muhammara is referred to as acuka and is served as part of the mezze platter appetizer course.[3][4]

Ingredients

The principal ingredients are usually fresh Red pepper chosen meaty and sweet, which guarantee a rich flavor and a silky texture after cooking, pomegranate molasses for a characteristic sweet-tart note, ground walnuts gives a crunchy texture, breadcrumbs it is used to thicken the puree and give it a perfect consistency, garlic to enhance the flavors, red chili paste(optional), salt and extra virgin olive oil, blended into a smooth yet slightly chunky paste. It sometimes contain lemon juice and spices such as cumin.[5] It may be garnished with extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, mint leaves or parsley. Served with pita bread.

Usage

Muhammara is eaten as a dip with bread served with the cold mezze, as a spread for toast or as a sauce for kebabs (skewers), grilled vegetables, grilled meats, and fish.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wright, Clifford (2003). The Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for Antipasti, Tapas, Hors D'Oeuvre, Meze, and More. Harvard Common Press. p. 59. ISBN 9781558322271. Arabs will reflexively tell you that the famous muḥammara comes from Aleppo, Syria.
  2. ^ Cornell, Kari; Turkoglu, Nurcay (2004). Cooking the Turkish Way: Culturally Authentic Foods Including Low-fat and Vegetarian Recipes. Lerner Publications. ISBN 9780822521730.
  3. ^ Heather Arndt Anderson (2016). Chillies: A Global History. Reaktion Books. ISBN 9781780236827.
  4. ^ "Nefis acuka tarifi". Milliyet.com.tr.
  5. ^ "Mouhammara". www.recettelibanaise.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  6. ^ Leah Koenig (2017). Little Book of Jewish Appetizers. Chronicle Books. ISBN 9781452163086.
  7. ^ Muhammara Archived 2007-06-09 at the Wayback Machine