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Muhamara Lebanese Red Pepper Dip Recipe
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Jimrug1 / All my dishes 5 months ago
A fresh, bright, slightly nutty dip that can also double as a condiment to grilled Lamb or Beef. This is a common Mezze dish on many Lebanese/Syrian family tables. As is, this recipe has a mild - medium heat level. If you want to play with the hea... More
Prep:45m Cook:15m Servings:6
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Ingredients
- 3 Red Bell Peppers. roasted, peeled and seeded.
- 1 Fresh Red Chile, (Fresh Red New Mexican Or other large red chile with medium heat) roasted peeled and seeded
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 3 - 4 Cloves Garlic, crushed in the salt
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Toasted & Chopped
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Toasted & Chopped
- 2 Tbls Pomegranate Molasses (If using Pom Syrup, mix with 1/4 Tsp Sugar or Honey.)
- 1 Tsp Cumin Seed Toasted & Ground or more
- Pinch of Nutmeg
- 3 - 4 Tbls Unseasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1 - 1 1/2 Tsps Middle Eastern Chile Paste (ie. Harrisa)
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Sprigs of mint to decorate.
Directions
- Before chopping, Save some of each type of nut for Garnish
- To Roast Bell and Chile Peppers:
- Using gas stove, broiler or grill, toast the peppers until the skin is charred black all over. Place in double paper sack, close, and set aside to steam.
- When cool enough to handle peel off the skin and remove the stems & seeds.
- Place peppers in a blender and pulse to a slightly chunky paste.
- Combine the red pepper puree with remander of ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well. Adjust seasonings then place in a serving dish. Smooth the top w/ the back of a spoon.
- Allow at least 2 hrs. for the flavors to develop. (Its actually better if you make it the day before) Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with reserved toasted nuts and mint sprigs.
- Serve at room temp with soft or toasted Pita or Tortilla Chips
- Tip: Shape some well drained Labanee (Yogurt Cheese) into a square or round on a serving plate. Omit the bread crumbs in the above recipe and spoon mixture over the Lebanee. Spread onto crackers or toasted pita.
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berry 5 months ago said:
Wow.... this is wonderful and delicious!
cabincrazyone 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This sounds great. I'll have to make it for a condiment with meat, as you suggested. Thanks for the posting.