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Appetizer
Muhammara is one of the rooted and geographically marked appetizers of Gaziantep cuisine; made with red pepper, walnuts, rusks, and pomegranate molasses, it is a traditional, intensely flavored dish served cold.
Local Name
Gaziantep Muhammarası
Recommended Season
All Seasons
Preferences
Vegan, Vegetarian
Geographical Indication
Ingredients
Fresh red pepper or red pepper flakes
Walnut kernels
Rusks or breadcrumbs
Olive oil
Pomegranate molasses
Lemon juice
Cumin
Black pepper
Allspice
Salt
Water
Muhammara is one of the rooted and geographically marked appetizers of Gaziantep cuisine; made with red pepper, walnuts, rusks, and pomegranate molasses, it is a traditional, intensely flavored dish served cold.
Served cold; usually presented on a large plate drizzled with olive oil and garnished with walnuts or parsley. It is spread on bread for breakfast or consumed as an appetizer before the main course.
