Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Muhammara Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 large red peppers
- • 150g walnuts
- • 40g fresh breadcrumbs
- • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
- • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the peppers under a hot grill until blackened all over. Steam in a covered bowl 10 minutes, then peel and seed.
2
Phase 2
Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Pulse the peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, cumin, oil, and salt to a coarse, spoonable paste.
4
Phase 4
Taste and sharpen with extra pomegranate molasses if needed.
5
Phase 5
Spread into a shallow bowl and serve with warm pita.