Muhammara (Syrian Hot Pepper Dip)

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil

Step 2

Place the bell peppers skin side facing up onto the foil, roast in a broiler until the skins turn black and blistered this should take about 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the peppers and place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, set aside for about 15 minutes Meanwhile, toast the bread in a toaster and let cool.

Step 4

Put the toast inside a plastic ziplock bag and seal then crush the toast with a rolling pin to make crumbs.

Step 5

Remove the plastic wrap from the bell peppers and remove the skin from the peppers and mash them with a fork.

Step 6

In a food processor, combine the mashed peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, pomegranate molasses, garlic, cumin and salt. Pulse a few times and then put on low and slowly add in the olive oil until combined. Put the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with some sumac and if you would like, garnish with a few walnuts.

Step 7

Enjoy with Syrian Pita Bread