mezzomediMezze · Syria
Muhammara
Red pepper and walnut spread with pomegranate molasses.
Ingredients
Pairings inside the dish
Red bell pepper × Olive oil Classic88%Grilled red bell pepper brushed with olive oil: a sweet and smoky flavor reminiscent of Levantine and Spanish mezze.
Bread × Olive oil Classic88%A fundamental inseparable duo; bread + olive oil = the very essence of a Mediterranean meal.
Cumin × Aleppo pepper Classic80%An essential aromatic base of the Levant and Maghreb, a complete stand-in for Aleppo pepper.
Walnut × Pomegranate molasses Classic79%Pomegranate molasses and walnuts, the muhammara.
- Red bell pepper × Pomegranate molasses Aroma bridge78%
Pomegranate molasses in pepper muhammara.
- Red bell pepper × Bread Classic75%
Roasted bell peppers on grilled bread, a simple tapa.
- Red bell pepper × Cumin Aroma bridge72%
Earthy cumin's warmth elevates bell peppers in harissa or spicy mezzas, bridging to the Maghreb.
Pomegranate molasses × Cumin Classic72%Earthy spice balances tannic acidity, a foundation of Maghreb and Levant cuisine.
